Sherita Dobbins, LCSW

Sherita Dobbins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Mississippi with more than 13 years of experience supporting children, families, and adults across a range of settings. She earned a Master of Science degree in Social Work with a specialization in Clinical Evidenced-Based Interpersonal Practice from the University of Tennessee and is currently pursuing an Educational Specialist degree in Play Therapy at the University of Mississippi. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she brings focused training in trauma, child abuse, sexual abuse, and grief-related concerns to her practice.

Sherita's background includes work in mental health programs, inpatient and outpatient settings, schools, and a home hospice program. She offers individual, group, and family therapy and has assisted people managing depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, adjustment challenges, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and crisis situations. Her experience spans both clinical and community contexts, which informs a practical and adaptable approach to care.

Her counseling style is client-centered, warm, empathetic, and compassionate while remaining direct, open, and honest. She prioritizes treating each person with dignity and respect, meeting clients where they are, and maintaining a non-judgmental stance that is sensitive to individual needs. Sherita uses an eclectic mix of techniques informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, and Person-Centered approaches. She is committed to supporting personal growth and healing and looks forward to assisting others on their healing journeys.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sherita draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the person's own goals and experiences guide the work; this approach is especially helpful for building trust, exploring values, and strengthening self-understanding. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to manage mood, anxiety, and adjustment issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are employed when clients need concrete tools for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sherita works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods and supports to match what will be most helpful for the individual at different stages of care.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life demands. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals in ways that fit their routines while accessing consistent therapeutic support.