My journey into counseling began with a simple but powerful belief; that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. I started my path in psychology back in 2003, earning my Bachelor’s degree from UNC Wilmington, and later completed my Master’s in Counseling at Wake Forest University, a nationally recognized CACREP-accredited program.
Before becoming a counselor, I worked in nursing, where I saw firsthand how often emotional pain goes unspoken. That experience deepened my commitment to mental health and inspired me to create a space where healing conversations can begin , one honest, compassionate moment at a time.
In our work together, you’ll find an authentic, judgment-free environment where you can simply be yourself. My approach integrates Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused strategies, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques, but more than any single method, I focus on building genuine connection and trust. Together, we’ll explore your story, uncover patterns that no longer serve you, and develop practical tools to move toward peace, clarity, and growth.
I have over 12 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through grief and loss, trauma recovery, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I’ve had the privilege of working with military families, LGBTQ+ clients, trauma survivors, and those navigating complex emotional or relational experiences.
If you’re looking for a counselor who will walk alongside you with empathy, insight, and respect for your pace, I’d be honored to be part of your journey. Healing isn’t about rushing, it’s about rediscovering your strength, your voice, and your ability to feel whole again.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 14560
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Great from the very first session! I see positive results in the future for me!
Written on Apr 30, 2025 after therapy with Sherrita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Out of the mere two sessions with her I already feel better about myself. I don’t feel judged or pushed. So far she has been great to me.
Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Sherrita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I love Sherrita's energy and how safe I feel with her! She listens, gives wonderful insight and feedback that is unbias and empowering!
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Sherrita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sherrita is the best therapist I’ve had. I’d highly recommend her to anybody, especially someone looking for a culturally competent therapist!
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Sherrita for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s kind, thoughtful and caring. Actually listens to you when you talk and she made me feel self worth. Never made me feel judged at all. She’s a one of a kind, kinda therapist! Take a chance on her and you’ll be agreeing with everything I just wrote down.
Written on Mar 25, 2023 after therapy with Sherrita for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Sherrita is the best therapist I have ever had. She listens well, always has a plan and is always honest.
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Sherrita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes