Therapist profile
Sherile Smith, LMHC, LPC
LMHC LPC - Stress and family related concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Sherile
Sherile Smith is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 25 years of experience. She works with adults and young people aged 16 and up on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, addictions, and parenting challenges. Sessions also address issues like family problems, trauma and abuse, LGBT matters, career questions, and coping with life changes.
Her approach centers on listening first and building a plan together. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s lead, and she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit the goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy is included for those working through past harms.
In sessions she helps clients talk through immediate problems and develop practical steps. Conversations may look at thoughts and behaviors, patterns in relationships, and ways to manage intense feelings. She also works on skills for parenting stress, communication problems, and blended family issues.
Sherile draws on long experience rather than one-off tools. She describes counseling as collaborative: the client sets goals and she helps track progress. Sessions can include coaching-style work when clients want concrete strategies for life changes or career decisions.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, skill-building, and an emphasis on what works day to day. People interested in starting are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get things underway.
How sessions work
How Sherile’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. Online sessions using this approach allow the client to set goals and pace the work while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most. This is useful for people sorting out relationship strain, parenting stress, or general anxiety.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. In online meetings CBT can include reviewing homework, practicing coping skills, and using short tools to track progress between sessions. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and managing anger.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) examines patterns in emotional responses and relationships. Online sessions can be used to identify recurring interaction styles and rehearse new ways of relating, which can be helpful for people concerned about communication problems or commitment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to use based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins can be scheduled around work breaks, and sessions that do not require video reduce bandwidth demands. These practical benefits help therapy fit everyday routines without promising a specific session type.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Iowa
Languages
English
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What kinds of issues does she help with?
Sherile works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, addictions, parenting concerns, trauma and family problems among other issues. She also addresses career questions and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, straightforward style that begins with listening and then builds practical steps. Techniques come from Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, EFT, and Trauma-Focused Therapy as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience providing therapeutic services. That experience covers a wide range of concerns including family problems and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC with licensure in Louisiana. Her practice is located in Louisiana.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and services, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen plan and locale.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.