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Clay Sherrod

LPCC (he/him)10 years of experience
5.0 (4)
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented

Most say that I am down to earth and relatable. Building professional rapport is my greatest strength. I am as human as you are and make sure to demonstrate that in session. I often see parts of my own self in others that I work with. I was previously a high school teacher for 14 years before becoming a counselor.

I provide a multi-cultural perspective to treatment and adjust treatment related to people’s cultural background.

And, I’m still a teacher in this role as well. Sessions are geared towards giving you time to express yourself while assigning you “homework” in the form of development of skills to help manage your symptoms. I also throw in some humor and some cordial conversation to help with the development of professional rapport. I specialize in trauma-based therapy and have experience working with individuals who are diagnosed with depression, anxiety, grief, and some personality disorders. I provide a multi-cultural perspective to treatment and adjust treatment related to people’s cultural background. I also provide spiritual direction, which includes traditional forms of faith as well as alternative sources. I understand the courage it takes to come to therapy. It can be nerve racking when coming to your first session. As someone who has been through counseling myself, I respect the courage it takes to take that first step. Whether it’s me or another professional, I hope you are able to get the help you need.

First session

The first session is more of an assessment where I take time to get to know you and what symptoms you are presenting. I take time to also introduce myself and give a back ground as to how I became a counselor. I’ll then give you a brief idea of what your treatment will look like. And then, usually, end with a little joke. My goal is to make you feel comfortable in your first session while gathering information needed.

Strengths

Rapport is my greatest strength. You will find that I am down to earth and relatable.

Ideal clients

I have the mentality that all are welcome to come and meet with me. We’re all human and there is always a place for you here.

Treatment methods

Eclectic

Includes Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with implementation of talk therapy, coping mechanisms and re-framing skills.

Jungian

Psycho-Dynamic Therapy with Jungian Depth Psychology to help become aware of unconscious thoughts, feelings, memories, and behaviors contributing to symptoms. Focus is on dreams, symbols, and archetypes.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Work specifically in treatment to focus on current moments and skill work to develop gratitude and clearing of thought processes.

Faith-based therapy

I provide spiritual direction for those who do not resonate with traditional religious beliefs, but, have alternative outlets to practice their spirituality.

Location

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions
550 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081, G1

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (4)2 reviews
July 20, 2026

Always kind, empathetic, and extremely reassuring in a calming and helpful way. I leave each session feeling better. I noticed a huge shift after my first session and now, as I completed my 6th session, I feel that I'm steadily moving through my anxious thoughts with more awareness and more tools to handle them. I'm so grateful to have found him. It has really pulled me out of one of the worst times of my life.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 6 with Clay
June 29, 2026

I am so grateful to have found him. I was in a really dire place with constant panic attacks from Life's onslaught of hits. In the first session, I felt far more at ease and now at 3 sessions in, I am confident that I am going to get back on solid footing with handling all that is being thrown at me. He gives actionable steps, he injects humor, his educator background is calming and reassuring. He feels like a partner in helping you to get on secure footing again. I HIGHLY recommend him

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 3 with Clay

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