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Sherida Newmister

Sherida Newmister

LCSW

Indiana

Compassionate, goal-focused clinical social worker

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Indiana / 34004376A; LCSW, Florida / SW18745
Experience
27 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

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    • Collaborative care
    • Goal oriented
    • Strengths based

    About Sherida

    Sherida Newmister is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience helping people when life feels overwhelming. She focuses on practical steps and teamwork, meeting people where they are and helping them move toward goals they set. Her approach is straightforward and supportive for those feeling stuck, tired, or unsure how to cope.

    She listens without judgment and helps clients name what feels hard. Sessions often include learning skills to manage emotions and change unhelpful thinking. Sherida draws on methods like cognitive behavioral work, motivational interviewing, and client-centered care to tailor the work to each person.

    Clients bring many kinds of concerns, from anxiety and depression to relationship strain, trauma, addiction, or career stress. Sherida also addresses issues such as abandonment, communication problems, grief, and panic attacks. She offers a calm, steady presence while helping people build practical strategies for daily life.

    Her style is collaborative: goals are chosen together and progress is tracked in doable steps. Techniques may include behavior changes, emotion regulation skills, and problem-focused practice between sessions. The aim is steady forward movement rather than quick fixes.

    People ready to begin will find a therapist who encourages small, meaningful changes. Sherida emphasizes using strengths to create healthier patterns and clearer choices. If someone wants support navigating life transitions or persistent emotional pain, she provides guidance and coaching toward the next steps.

  2. Approaches that guide online sessions

    Online work with Sherida often draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build committed action. Motivational interviewing focuses on listening and asking questions that increase motivation, which is useful for addiction, behavior change, and ambivalence. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions aligned with what matters most.

    She also uses client-centered principles to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s priorities drive the work. That approach emphasizes understanding and supporting the client’s perspective while shaping goals together.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sherida will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans evolve based on what helps most, and clients are encouraged to give feedback so the plan stays useful.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow more frequent or flexible scheduling that supports ongoing progress.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoaching

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    27+ years

    Listed in

    Indiana, Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Sherida often address?

    Sherida works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and career stress. She also focuses on areas like panic attacks, mood disorders, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related struggles.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and practical. She meets people where they are, sets goals together, and teaches skills to manage emotions and change unhelpful thinking.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has 27 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and life changes.

    What credentials and location apply to her practice?

    She is an LCSW and practices in Indiana. She holds licenses as FL LCSW and IN LCSW.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments are offered.

    How are fees and payment handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What should I do to get started?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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