- Grief and bereavement
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
About Sherrita
Sherrita Ried is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship pain so they can feel steadier in day-to-day life. Her style is warm and grounded, and she aims to create a space where clients feel listened to and respected.
Sherrita originally trained in psychology and later completed a master’s degree in counseling. Before moving into counseling she worked in nursing and saw how physical illness and emotional pain often come together. That experience shaped how she approaches grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns in conversations with clients.
In sessions she blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. She helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build skills for managing intense emotions and difficult relationships. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Sherrita has six years of post-master’s counseling experience and additional prior work supporting people through bereavement and major life transitions. She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes working with LGBTQ clients and others navigating complex emotional experiences.
People who choose Sherrita can expect straightforward conversation, goal-focused skill building, and space to process loss and change. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Sherrita originally trained in psychology and later completed a master’s degree in counseling. Before moving into counseling she worked in nursing and saw how physical illness and emotional pain often come together. That experience shaped how she approaches grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns in conversations with clients.
In sessions she blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. She helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build skills for managing intense emotions and difficult relationships. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Sherrita has six years of post-master’s counseling experience and additional prior work supporting people through bereavement and major life transitions. She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes working with LGBTQ clients and others navigating complex emotional experiences.
People who choose Sherrita can expect straightforward conversation, goal-focused skill building, and space to process loss and change. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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 care
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client’s experience first by focusing on empathic listening and building trust. It helps people who need a nonjudgmental space to talk through grief, relationship concerns, or big life shifts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with chronic illness or caregiver strain.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides straightforward skills for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing overwhelm. It can help people who struggle with strong mood swings, impulsive reactions, or relationship conflict.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and pace. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time as new challenges arise.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the currently offered session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter focused check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that regular remote sessions help them practice skills between meetings and stay steady during difficult life transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
She addresses grief, loss, and end-of-life related distress as well as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches and mindfulness practices.
What is her professional background?
She holds a master’s in counseling and has experience from prior nursing work that informs her approach to illness, caregiving, and bereavement support.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.