- Guilt and shame
- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma-informed work
About Sherida
Sherida Newmister is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 27 years of experience based in Indiana. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and concerns such as guilt and shame.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She listens to what feels most pressing and helps people set clear goals. Sessions focus on building useful skills and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors rather than on jargon or theory alone.
Sherida uses a mix of well-known approaches. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot thought patterns and practice different reactions. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and take small, meaningful steps. For trauma work she brings in EMDR and DBT-informed skills when those fit the situation.
People who come to her often bring problems tied to relationships, work, addictions, or major life changes. She also addresses concerns like panic, mood challenges, isolation, and compassion fatigue. She helps with both immediate coping and longer term patterns that keep people stuck.
Her sessions are collaborative. She helps clients identify strengths, set achievable steps, and practice new ways of thinking and acting between meetings. The work is practical and paced to the client’s needs, with attention to how daily life gets in the way of change.
How Sherida uses approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, concrete steps that matter. It helps when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck and they want to act more in line with what they care about.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It offers practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build different habits for anxiety, depression, or panic symptoms.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach used to work with distressing memories and the feelings linked to them. It is often paired with skills work so clients can manage strong emotions during the process.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to use based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress or new issues arise.
If you plan to meet online, confirm which session formats Sherida currently offers before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or suit people who prefer not to travel. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and EMDR-compatible techniques so the work remains practical and focused on daily life.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Sherida works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, career strain, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
She combines client-centered listening with practical methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment ideas to set goals and practice new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and Indiana, and she is based in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.