Cherri McCord , LPC, LPC-MHSP

Cherri McCord is a licensed counselor serving Tennessee and Missouri with 14 years of professional experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, and addictions. She holds LPC and LPC-MHSP credentials - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and LPC-MHSP indicates a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation - and combines clinical training with a practical, compassionate approach.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space in which thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Her style emphasizes listening, validation, and collaboration so that individuals can identify goals and build skills to manage stress, mood, and related concerns.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can require courage, Cherri affirms the step of reaching out and supports people through the early stages of care as well as longer-term work. Her practice centers on helping clients move toward clearer coping strategies, improved relationships, and greater confidence in handling life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cherri McCord integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping individuals feel heard and supported while they explore personal goals and values. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT offers tools for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance, which can be especially useful for mood instability and relationship challenges.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work together; Cherri partners with each client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor care to the individual rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Online therapy with Cherri uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow licensed professionals to meet clients where they are, support consistent scheduling, and provide different ways to communicate depending on comfort and circumstance.