Therapist profile
Sherile Smith, LMHC, LPC
Louisiana
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC, LPC
- LicenseLPC, Louisiana / 2830; LMHC, Iowa / 133507
- NPI1174696520
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- Anger management
- Relationship skills
- CBT and EFT
About Sherile
Sherile Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and trauma and abuse. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
She favors straightforward talks that focus on what is happening now and what can change. Sherile helps people name patterns that keep them stuck and then tries practical ways to change those patterns. Expect clear communication, direct feedback, and a plan you both shape together.
Her approach draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), and trauma-focused therapy. That means sessions often mix exploring feelings, looking at how thoughts and behaviors connect, and practicing skills to respond differently. Sherile uses these tools to address issues like anger, relationship conflict, and coping with life changes.
Clients who come for help with parenting strain, codependency, blended family issues, or career stress will find focused attention on problem-solving and skill building. She also addresses concerns tied to chronic illness, body image, abandonment, and family of origin problems. Sherile aims to help people reduce reactivity and build clearer communication.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions run on a cancelable subscription model. The therapist and client make an individualized plan together and review progress as they go.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and emphasizes listening and collaboration. In practice this means sessions begin with the client's priorities and the therapist reflects understanding and follows the client's lead to set goals and next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Online work with CBT often includes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying behavior experiments between sessions, and using short exercises to test new ways of responding to anger or anxiety.
Emotionally-focused therapy helps people recognize and name strong emotions and how those feelings shape relationship patterns. Online sessions can involve talking through moments of hurt or anger, mapping interaction cycles, and practicing different responses to change those cycles.
Figuring out which approach or mix of approaches fits best is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on goals, needs, and preferences rather than assuming one path from the start.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time. Check the available session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find virtual sessions make it easier to keep regular check-ins and to practice skills between meetings without rearranging a long commute.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, relationships, depression, addictions, trauma, self-esteem, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses direct, practical conversations that combine emotional exploration with skill practice and problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience providing therapeutic services in a range of common mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC and an LPC licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
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.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.