Sherri M. Herman, MA, LPCC is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, coach, and loneliness expert with nearly 15 years of professional experience.
With a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, Lay-Ordination in Zen Buddhism, and training as a Spiritual Coach, Sherri seamlessly blends psychological research, neuroscience, mindfulness, and spirituality to promote emotional well-being.
Drawing from her own experiences of overcoming loneliness, Sherri is a trusted guide in empowering individuals to cultivate self-love and conquer emotional isolation.
Known for her warmth and compassion, she has impacted hundreds of lives through psychotherapy, support groups, workshops, retreats, and seminars.
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Sherri provides engaging keynote presentations as well as leads informal presentations and discussions on the topic of loneliness and connection.
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She maintains a psychotherapy private practice in Minneapolis, MN.
Sherri enjoys building a meaningful life with her husband and son. They enjoy playing games, camping and BBQ's with friends, watching movies, and enjoying their pets "Spirit" (dog), "Daisy" (cat), and "Mochi" (axolotl).
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Credentials & Influences
Education & Training
Master of Arts:
Counseling Psychology
Bachelor of Science:
Business
Training/Experience:​
Licensed Psychotherapist
Spiritual Coaching
Nearly 15 years of professional experience
Areas of Interest &
Continued Learning:
Spirituality, Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Enneagram, and
Integrative Health
People Who Inspire Me
Spiritual Figures
Jesus, Buddha, Pope Francis, 14th Dalai Lama, Richard Rohr, Thich Nhat Hanh, Henri Nouwen, Eckart Tolle, and more.
Psychology Figures
Dr. Kristin Neff (Self-Compassion),
Dr. John Gottman & Dr. Julie Gottman (Relationship Therapy),
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
(Trauma treatment),
Dr. Steven Hayes (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) Terry Real (Relational Life Therapy), and more.
Influential Frameworks
Spiritual:
Christianity/Catholicism,
Christian Mysticism & Contemplation,
Zen, Mindfulness, Yoga, Nature
Psychological:
Self-Compassion, Enneagram, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Polyvagal Theory,
Non-Violent Communication (NVC), Motivational Interviewing, Meyers-Briggs, values-based living, somatic experiencing, integrative and wholistic health.
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