Sherrida Smith, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 25 years in practice

Sherrida Smith welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C018866 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1538033998 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Sherrida

Sherrida Smith welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or life changes. She writes in a warm, direct way and focuses on what a person needs right now. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience and is based in North Carolina.

Sessions aim to help clients gain practical tools, clearer thinking, and steadier emotional footing. Sherrida uses a down-to-earth style that centers the person's strengths.

Background and approach

She listens first and helps each person decide on simple steps they can try between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are offered to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-Centered Therapy shapes conversations around each person's values and goals.

Her background includes long-term practice in community settings and offering group formats. That breadth informs how she adapts sessions for different concerns like workplace stress, body image, or caregiving strain. Sherrida emphasizes collaboration and respects cultural differences in every conversation.

Practical issues such as chronic illness, communication problems, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and forgiveness work are part of her focus. She also supports people exploring life purpose or building self-love after difficult experiences. Sessions are paced to match what a person can handle right now.

Sherrida aims to help people find small, achievable changes that add up. She invites clients to talk through what matters and to set goals that feel real. The goal is steadier days and clearer directions for the future.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Sherrida uses Client-Centered Therapy to shape conversations around each person's values and goals. That approach means sessions focus on the client's voice, with the therapist following what matters most and supporting choices that feel right.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers concrete techniques for managing anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem, such as challenging unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people have full face-to-face conversations, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins or shorter conversations that fit between work or caregiving tasks. These options make it simpler to maintain regular contact and to try techniques in daily life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She assists people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, workplace issues, and pregnancy and childbirth.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, authentic, and strength-based. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps and clearer thinking.

What is her professional background?

She has 25 years of experience working in community settings and leading therapeutic groups. That experience informs a flexible approach to different concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in North Carolina.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How much do sessions cost?

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How do I begin working with her?

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