LMHC
Cherrise Smith , LMHC
Therapist in Washington
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About Cherrise
With children and teens she focuses on building social skills, improving emotion regulation, and addressing anxiety, depression, and coping difficulties. Her ability to establish rapport quickly helps young clients feel seen and supported as they explore their challenges and strengthen their resilience.
When working with adults, she emphasizes understanding how past experiences have shaped present beliefs and behaviors. She guides clients through the complexities of relationships, grief, self-esteem concerns, and mood-related struggles, assisting them in healing from past wounds and building a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Her primary focus areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and stress, along with related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and panic. She considers it an honor to hear each personâs story and to walk alongside them in the work of growth and recovery. She looks forward to meeting prospective clients and supporting their next steps.
Relational and Skills-Focused Care Delivered Online
Cherrise Smith integrates a relational approach that centers the therapeutic relationship as a tool for change - building trust, clarifying patterns in relationships, and exploring how early experiences influence current responses. This approach is especially helpful for attachment concerns, relationship challenges, and issues related to abandonment.
She also uses trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques to help clients process past hurts and reduce their ongoing impact. This work helps people who struggle with mood disorders, panic, or post-traumatic stress to develop greater stability and understanding of their responses.
In addition, Cherrise offers practical skills-based strategies for emotion regulation and coping, teaching tools that help manage anxiety, stress, and impulsivity in day-to-day life. These strategies are useful for both youth learning social and emotional skills and adults navigating life transitions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to identify goals, assess needs, and tailor techniques so treatment fits personal preferences and life circumstances.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to schedule sessions around work, school, and caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it easier to access consistent support and maintain progress even with a busy lifestyle.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Cherrise Smith have?
Cherrise Smith has 8 years of experience.
Is Cherrise Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details: WA LMHC LH 61617193.
In which languages does Cherrise Smith provide therapy?
Cherrise Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Cherrise Smith located?
She is located in Washington.
How can I work with Cherrise Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Cherrise Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cherrise Smith work with international clients?
Cherrise Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cherrise Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English
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