Sherida Newmister, LCSW - Therapist in Indiana

About Sherida

Sherida Newmister is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, or struggles at home. Parents and caregivers often find her practical, steady approach comforting when family life feels chaotic.

She meets people where they are and works together with them to set realistic goals. Sessions are focused on small, usable steps that can make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Sherida uses a mix of talk therapy and skill-building so people can manage strong feelings and handle conflict more effectively. Her background includes work with mood disorders, addictions, and trauma, and she has experience addressing issues such as abandonment, communication problems, and domestic violence. She also helps with career stress, compassion fatigue, panic attacks, and problems with intimacy or self-worth.

This range means she can draw on multiple tools depending on each family’s needs. Therapy with Sherida emphasizes practical skills like grounding, emotion regulation, and clearer communication. She uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR when trauma processing is needed.

Clients can expect direct guidance alongside supportive listening. Sherida holds a Florida and Indiana LCSW license and practices from Indiana. She works in everyday language and keeps explanations simple so parents can use what they learn right away.

Her goal is to help families reduce conflict, restore routine, and build healthier ways to cope.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters most to them and choose small actions that match those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and moving forward through difficult life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning practical skills to change reactions and behaviors, which can help with depression, panic, and mood disorders. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that can reduce the emotional impact of painful memories through guided processing and is often used when post-traumatic stress symptoms are present.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person or family about needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest one or a combination of methods. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so the techniques fit the problem and the pace the client wants.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. That flexibility lets families fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and choose the format that feels easiest for them. Licensed professionals can use these tools to teach coping skills, guide trauma processing, and practice communication exercises without requiring in-person visits.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sherida address?

Sherida works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She focuses on setting goals, teaching skills, and using clear language that parents can apply at home.

What experience does she bring?

She has 27 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families across a range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses FL LCSW SW18745 and IN LCSW 34004376A, and she practices from Indiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

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

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote therapy.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin the process?

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

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Experience: 27 years
Licensed: Indiana, Florida
Languages: English

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