Sheryl Ankrom, MS, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Freelance Writer

Expertise

Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health

Education

St. Xavier University, Capella University

Highlights

Experience

Sheryl Ankrom, MS, LCPC, is a former writer for Verywell Mind covering mental health. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor and nationally certified clinical mental health counselor specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders. She has many years of experience in researching and treating panic disorder and agoraphobia.

Sheryl works with individuals and families and has extensive experience in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders. Sheryl is also part of a team of forensic mental health experts, and she performs evaluations for disability companies, school systems and employers.

Education

Sheryl received her undergraduate degree from St. Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. She earned her master's degree in counseling psychology from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

About Verywell Mind

Verywell Mind, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted, and compassionate online resource that provides the guidance you need to improve your mental health and find balance. We take a human approach to health and wellness, and reach more than 150 million readers annually. Verywell Mind content is fact checked and reviewed by our Review Board for accuracy and integrity. Learn more about us and our editorial process.

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