About Sheridan "Sheri" Tennant - Straube
Licensed Professional Counselor
Professional Background
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Sheridan J. Tennant-Straube (Sheri) is a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey with over 15 years of experience in the mental health counseling field.
She graduated from Bucknell University where she obtained her Bachelors degree in both psychology and Spanish and continued on to receive her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from the Boston College Lynch School of Eduction.
Sheri’s passion for mental health and wellness evolved over time into an all around desire to see wholeness for her clients- spirit soul and body - when she embarked on her own fitness journey during college and graduate school. Sheri then pursued a personal training certification through the International Sports Sciences Association, focusing on strength training and conditioning. For several years she worked as a mental health counselor by day and a personal trainer by night inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to reach their well-being goals.
Transition to The Pastors Lounge
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As a devout believer since the age of 4, Sheri has always recognized that her purpose was in God's hands. To that end, in 2021 Sheri began to hear the call of God in her life to step out from her comfortable role as Clinical Director for a thriving group private practice to launch her own business of counseling and consultation for pastors and ministers in need of a professional safe place to work through their struggles. This project became the turning point in Sheri’s life, making all of her collective life pursuits and professional experiences culminate masterfully into a mission she resonated with to her core. Joined by her conveniently business and marketing world savvy husband Dennis, Sheri launched The Pastors Lounge (God chose the name as well). The mission was simple: To fortify God's Kingdom through Biblically based counsel and ministry consultation.
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A day in the life and a few fun facts
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Sheri resides in Central Jersey (people from New Jersey don't actually say New Jersey) with her husband Dennis, their two fierce and fabulous daughters Zoe and Ezra and her mom Winsome. When Sheri is not working on her mission, she can be found working out, spending quality time with her family (sometimes both at once!) and scouting out new trendy cafes, musical artists, or eateries.
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3 Most influential/inspirational books you’ve read:
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“Do the New You” by Steve Furtick
“The Joys of Being Selfish” by Michele Elman
“The Little Red Book of Wisdom” by Mark DeMoss
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Early Riser or Night owl? Definitely an early riser. Two under 2 will do that to you! I don't make much sense past 10pm anymore.
Favorite go-to snack: Ice Cream- specifically cookies and cream… or chips and salsa!
Favorite scripture: Isaiah 50:4 - “The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.”
Lesser known skill or hobby? I am actively trying to learn ASL and I have a huge international earring collection!
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Advice for your younger self: Go with the flow! Romans 8:28 is TRUE: “So we are convinced that every detail of your lives is continually woven together for good, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose. - TPT version.