Shermoin Clardy, LICSW

Shermoin Clardy is a licensed therapist based in Washington with 15 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. She holds an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - indicating advanced training and clinical practice in psychotherapy and social work. Her practice centers on addressing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and workplace-related concerns while offering focused support for women's issues and postpartum depression.

She brings a culturally responsive and affirming approach that honors each person's background and individual journey. Shermoin works with clients on attachment concerns, communication problems, self-esteem, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. She incorporates coaching elements when clients seek goal-oriented change and practical strategies for day-to-day coping.

Drawing from evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Shermoin creates a supportive space for exploring past wounds, building coping skills, and cultivating personal strengths. Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each client's values and goals, helping clients move through transitions and develop sustainable strategies for growth and healing.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Shermoin draws on practical, evidence-based techniques tailored to the needs of each client. One focus is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns - practical tools help with managing overwhelming thoughts, regulating emotions, and improving day-to-day functioning. She also offers trauma-focused support aimed at helping clients process experiences of trauma and abuse and build resilience through careful pacing and stabilization. When clients are seeking direction or change, Shermoin integrates coaching-oriented strategies to clarify goals, strengthen motivation, and translate insights into actionable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shermoin collaborates with clients to identify what fits best given their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and circumstances evolve. The process is guided by the client’s priorities and informed by clinical experience.

Online therapy with Shermoin is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities and allow for ongoing support between live sessions when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to create a therapeutic plan that works for each individual.