Dr. Katherine Sherman , FL Psychologist PY9474

Dr. Katherine Sherman is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Florida with a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (2010) and ten years of clinical experience. She concentrates her work on women under age 40, as well as children and adolescents, offering support for stress management, coping with life changes, family issues, and reductions in anxiety and depressive symptoms. Her practice also addresses targeted concerns such as obsessive-compulsive symptoms, ADHD, specific phobias, panic attacks, trichotillomania, and sleep difficulties.

Dr. Sherman collaborates directly with parents to teach evidence-based parenting strategies for disruptive behavior and related concerns, and she supports individuals and families navigating chronic medical conditions including diabetes, chronic pain and fatigue, transplants, and cancer. Her approach emphasizes practical, skills-based interventions drawn from evidence-based treatments, with a primary use of cognitive behavioral therapy - a method that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop alternative coping skills.

Known for a warm, caring, and open-minded manner, Dr. Sherman tailors interventions to the needs of each client and family, drawing on research-supported techniques to address mood disorders, anxiety, and functional impairments. She practices as a Florida psychologist under license number PY9474.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Dr. Sherman primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured, skills-oriented approach that helps clients recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and related symptoms. CBT is often applied to concerns such as panic, social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and sleep difficulties.

She also integrates evidence-based parenting strategies to support caregivers in managing disruptive behavior and strengthening family routines. These strategies focus on clear expectations, consistent responses, and practical behavior management techniques that can improve parent-child interactions and reduce family stress.

Selecting the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Sherman works with each client and family to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Dr. Sherman can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and geographic convenience. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of treatment when life circumstances change.