- Anxiety and phobia support
- Relationship and communication
- Stress and mood work
About Cherrise
Cherrise Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with eight years of clinical experience in Washington. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, family strain, and depression. Cherrise lists social anxiety and phobia among the issues she supports, alongside panic and trauma-related concerns.
Her approach is direct and relational. Sessions focus on honest conversation and practical steps people can use between meetings. Cherrise combines multiple therapeutic methods to match what each person needs in the moment.
She pays attention to how past experiences affect present behavior. That includes attachment and abandonment issues that can shape trust and closeness. Work often involves noticing thought and behavior patterns and testing new ways of responding to stressful situations.
Cherrise also addresses caregiver stress, body image, guilt and shame, and problems with impulse control or isolation. For relationship and communication problems she helps people practice clearer expression and setting limits. This is done in short, concrete exercises and in-session conversation.
People are invited to start by describing current worries and practical goals. Cherrise uses clear feedback and collaborative planning to outline next steps. The aim is to help people develop skills that fit their daily life and to reduce the immediate burden of symptoms.
Approaches and how online sessions fit into care
Cherrise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people with anxiety and stress. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxious reactions. Another approach looks at how past attachment and abandonment experiences shape current relationships and helps people practice different ways of connecting.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and then suggest steps to try. Clients and the therapist adjust methods together as they see what helps in everyday life.
Session formats were not specified in the original biography, so please confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on panic, trauma, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and relational, combining multiple approaches and practical interventions to address current problems and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.