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Michigan

Sherry Pianko, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Online Therapy
License #680101919344 years of experienceAges 18+

Welcome. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the field for over 30 years. I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. As a social worker, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for clients to share their concerns and work toward healing. Grounded in empathy, the ability to listen, and deep-felt compassion, my clients can find hope and support through our sessions. I will always work to understand client challenges and introduce tools for coping and overcoming adversity while fostering growth tailored to clients' specific circumstances. I prefer an integrative approach that is empathic, collaborative, and kind while focused on a client's individual needs. My focus is on building a trusting, therapeutic relationship to help clients make changes and create more meaningful lives. My specialties include life transitions, grief and loss, women's issues, veterans, medical concerns, and aging. I look forward to meeting you and thank you for having the courage and willingness to grow and learn.

I work with

Individuals

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • First Responders/Law Enforcement
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Queer Allied
  • Work or Career Stress
  • Cancer
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bullying
  • Chronic or Terminal Illness
  • Depression

Treatment approaches

  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Communities I work with

  • First Responders/Law Enforcement
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Queer Allied
  • Cancer Allied
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Military/Veteran Allied

Education

Master of Social Work

University of MichiganGraduated 1982

Bachelor of Arts in Education NASW: Current Membership