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Sherry Paldino
Sherry Paldino
M.A., LCPC, NCC
M.A., LCPC, NCC
Hi, I'm Sherry!
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Kansas and Missouri, as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
My hope is to bring a calm, comfortable, and authentic presence to the therapy room. My therapeutic approach is attachment focused, person-centered and trauma informed. I value each client in all aspects of their humanity, while aiming to be kind and curious as I hear about their story. I strive to provide a safe, judgement-free environment, where children, teens, and adults can process all of life's challenges, heal, and grow.
When I'm not in the office, you can find me enjoying time with my friends and family, re-watching my favorite shows, attending sporting events with my husband, and hanging out in local coffee shops!
“I now see that owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.”
-Brené Brown
My Background
My Background
I earned my master's degree in counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University and my bachelor's in child development at Missouri State University. For the last 10 years, I have worked with children and families in a variety of settings.
My experience teaching and interning with Parents as Teachers led me to the field of mental health. I encountered many children who had trouble learning because they were in a constant state of survival. I quickly found myself comforting, providing resources, and creating safety, rather than teaching letters and numbers. This is when I realized my passion for children and teens went beyond the classroom.
I also had the privilege of completing my clinical hours at Attachment and Trauma Therapy, where I provided therapy services specially for children recovering from trauma, families welcoming newly adopted or fostered children, teens battling depression and self-harm, and adults managing abusive relationships while attending to their children. Every one of those individuals and families has impacted my life and furthered my passion for this field.
It's an honor to walk alongside individuals and families as they navigate life, learn about their emotions, heal, and try out new ways of coping, thinking, and behaving in a way that's respectful, supportive, and encouraging.
I'm a current member of Chi Sigma Iota, an international counseling honors society; the American Counseling Association (ACA); and the National Education Association (NEA).
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