Sherida Newmister
Compassionate guidance for meaningful change
LCSW Indiana
- Experience
- 27 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Sherida
Sherida Newmister is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 27 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and significant life changes.
Background and approach
She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to support clients through depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, and challenges such as anger, career strain, and compassion fatigue. Sherida also addresses issues including abandonment, communication problems, domestic violence, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, narcissism, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
Her therapeutic stance emphasizes meeting clients where they are emotionally and working collaboratively to set and reach meaningful goals. Sherida blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and client-centered approaches to build practical skills, shift unhelpful thinking, and process painful experiences.
She has experience with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families and tailors interventions to each person’s strengths and circumstances. Those who choose to work with her can expect a supportive partnership focused on developing healthier thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and on taking steps toward the changes they want in life.
Online therapy using evidence-informed approaches
Sherida commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as part of her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns. ACT emphasizes values-based action and psychological flexibility, teaching clients to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful life directions, and can be useful for stress, avoidance, and chronic emotional patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sherida tailors interventions by combining techniques when appropriate and checks in with clients to adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with technology. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and provide access to licensed professionals while clients balance work, family, and other responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sherida commonly address?
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
How much clinical experience does she have?
What credentials and location are listed for Sherida?
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Licensed
Indiana, Florida
Languages
English