Sherrita Ried, LCMHC

Sherrita Ried is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who believes everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. She began her formal studies in psychology in 2003, earning a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and later completing a Master’s in Counseling at Wake Forest University, a CACREP-accredited program. Before entering counseling, she worked in nursing, an experience that highlighted how often emotional pain goes unspoken and that strengthened her dedication to mental health care.

In session, Sherrita offers an authentic, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their stories at their own pace. Her work draws on Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral methods, and she also incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused, and Mindfulness approaches as appropriate. She focuses on building genuine connection and trust, identifying patterns that no longer serve the client, and developing practical tools to support clearer thinking, improved relationships, and emotional resilience.

Sherrita has supported individuals and couples through grief and loss, trauma recovery, relationship challenges, and major life transitions, and she has experience working with LGBTQ clients, trauma survivors, and families. As an LCMHC, she combines clinical skill with empathy and respect, aiming to walk alongside clients as they rediscover strengths and rebuild a sense of balance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sherrita draws on Client-Centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s own goals and insights guide the work - this approach is helpful for building self-understanding, strengthening self-esteem, and improving relationship dynamics. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to teach practical coping skills. When emotional regulation and interpersonal skills are a priority, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to teach strategies for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Sherrita works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and treatment goals, adapting methods over time so the approach fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Sherrita is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and to continue care through life transitions and changing circumstances.