SS Portrait of Sherrida Smith

Sherrida Smith, LCSW

A calm, practical guide through anxiety and stress

25 years in practice · based in North Carolina · sessions in English · online sessions

Book with Sherrida

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.

About Sherrida

Sherrida Smith, LCSW, helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, and major life changes. She offers calm, straightforward support for issues like relationships, self-esteem, workplace stress, and coping with transitions. Her manner is warm and strengths-focused, and she aims to make each session feel practical and manageable.

With 25 years of experience, Sherrida draws on a mix of practical methods to meet different needs. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen carefully and put the person's goals first.

Book with Sherrida Now Review online therapy options and next steps.

Background and approach

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try small behavior changes that ease worry and low mood. Sherrida has worked with a wide range of concerns including body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, women's issues, and workplace challenges.

She adapts the work to each person, choosing tools that fit their situation and pace. Sessions can include talking, skill practice, and planning simple steps to address immediate problems. The focus is on what helps now and what builds skills for the future.

Sherrida practices in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make ongoing support easier to fit into daily life.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy is about being heard and understood. The therapist focuses on the person's goals and follows their lead to build trust and clarity. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings and decide what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. Sessions include simple exercises to notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT is useful for stress, worry, and practical problems you want to change.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they adjust the plan over time so the work fits the person's life and moves toward clear, realistic goals.

Online therapy makes regular work easier to keep up. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a quick check-in, and text-based messaging supports shorter, flexible exchanges. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep progress steady without extra travel or time off.
Book with Sherrida Now Review online therapy options and next steps.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Sherrida work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and strength-based. She listens closely and uses practical steps that people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns across different settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW, licensed in North Carolina, and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
25 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.