Sherrida Smith, LCSW

Sherrida Smith is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family strains, and self-esteem challenges. She writes plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person. Her approach is warm and strengths-based, aimed at helping people move toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.

With 25 years of experience, Sherrida has supported people through life changes, parenting challenges, and communication problems. She has worked with people who have faced abuse or neglect and with those managing chronic pain, illness, or disability. She also addresses body image, caregiver stress, forgiveness, and workplace concerns.

In sessions she draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mixing ideas based on what a person needs. Her style is authentic and creative; she adapts methods so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single approach. She emphasizes listening first, then building practical steps together.

People meet her for help sorting out relationship patterns, improving self-love, preparing for pregnancy and childbirth, or exploring life purpose. She also supports women navigating gendered expectations and workplace strain. Sherrida values cultural differences and learns from each person’s background to shape treatment.

She encourages a collaborative process where clients set the pace. She aims to help people find clearer thinking, healthier habits, and steadier emotional footing as they move into the next phase of life.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room. It means the therapist listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and follows the person’s lead to build goals and confidence. This approach can help with self-esteem, life purpose questions, and feeling heard when relationships feel strained.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses simple exercises and practical experiments to change unhelpful thinking and develop new habits. CBT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and workplace or communication problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sherrida aims to learn about a person’s needs and preferences, then combine elements from different approaches to fit those goals. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Session logistics and formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about practical needs and scheduling so sessions work with everyday life.