Therapist profile
Sherrida Smith, LCSW
LCSW - Relationship and family concerns
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Caregiver support focus
About Sherrida
Sherrida Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 25 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, women's issues, and workplace difficulties.
She meets adults who are managing the strain of parenting, the friction of home relationships, or major life transitions. Sessions are practical and direct. She listens for what feels most urgent and helps people identify the next small steps they can take.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals and perspectives. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to spot and change patterns of thinking and behavior that make daily life harder. She adapts these approaches depending on what a person needs in the moment.
Sherrida has long experience across ages and backgrounds. That experience informs how she helps people repair communication, set boundaries, and handle caregiving stress. She offers straightforward guidance on dealing with anxiety, managing chronic health stressors, and rebuilding self-esteem after loss or conflict.
People who come for help can expect a practical, relational approach. Conversations often focus on clearer communication, problem-solving steps, and coping strategies to use between sessions. The goal is steady progress you can notice at home and in everyday life.
How sessions work
Approaches she uses and how online sessions work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspective. It involves listening, reflecting, and helping people clarify what matters most to them. This approach is useful for relationship strains, parenting stress, and deciding next steps in life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build different habits. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and coping with chronic stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. That collaboration guides whether more client-centered conversation or CBT techniques are used in sessions.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while managing home and caregiving responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports issues like body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and workplace concerns.
How would she approach therapy with me?
She uses client-centered methods to center your goals and preferences and applies cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working across ages and backgrounds. That experience includes supporting people with parenting and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina. Her practice is based in North Carolina.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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