- Career clarity
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship focus
About Sherrita
Sherrita Ried, LCMHC, helps people facing career questions, relationship strain, anxiety, and life transitions find clearer footing. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most and start building practical steps forward.
Ried began studying psychology in 2003 and earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She later completed a Master’s in Counseling at Wake Forest University. Before moving into counseling she worked in nursing and saw how often emotional hurt goes unspoken. That experience shaped her belief that empathetic listening matters.
Her style centers on listening first and tailoring the work to each person. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness techniques are also part of her toolbox for building coping skills.
Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause distress and practicing simple, usable tools. Ried helps people manage stress, grief, trauma, intimacy-related challenges, depression, and career concerns among other issues. She aims to make change feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Ried practices in North Carolina and brings six years of counseling experience as an LCMHC. She speaks English and supports people from many backgrounds, including members of the LGBT community. Prospective clients can learn more about her approach and next steps before scheduling.
Ried began studying psychology in 2003 and earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She later completed a Master’s in Counseling at Wake Forest University. Before moving into counseling she worked in nursing and saw how often emotional hurt goes unspoken. That experience shaped her belief that empathetic listening matters.
Her style centers on listening first and tailoring the work to each person. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness techniques are also part of her toolbox for building coping skills.
Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause distress and practicing simple, usable tools. Ried helps people manage stress, grief, trauma, intimacy-related challenges, depression, and career concerns among other issues. She aims to make change feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Ried practices in North Carolina and brings six years of counseling experience as an LCMHC. She speaks English and supports people from many backgrounds, including members of the LGBT community. Prospective clients can learn more about her approach and next steps before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places attention on the person's experience and priorities, so sessions focus on understanding concerns and building a trusting working relationship. This approach helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to clarify goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practical terms this means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety or depression.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for people who want concrete strategies to cope with strong feelings and relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will ask about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest options. Clients and therapist make decisions together and adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can also use mindfulness and skill-practice exercises adapted for remote sessions to help clients apply tools between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family strain, career concerns, and related areas listed in her specialties.
What is the therapist's usual approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize listening and collaboration. Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to help build skills and insight.
How long has she practiced counseling?
The therapist has six years of experience as a counselor since earning her clinical qualifications.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She holds the LCMHC credential in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.