Sherida Newmister, LCSW

Sherida Newmister is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience helping people navigate overwhelming times. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to steady emotions and rebuild daily life. Sherida works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addiction, and other concerns that make everyday tasks feel heavy.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions are a place to talk about what’s happening now and to learn skills that make it easier to cope. She draws on therapies that change thinking and behavior, calm intense feelings, and address painful memories so people can move forward.

Sherida blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening and tools that strengthen emotional regulation. She also uses acceptance-based strategies and trauma-focused methods when they fit the person’s needs. The focus is on clear goals, small steps, and building on strengths.

She has worked with a wide range of challenges including mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, substance and alcohol difficulties, compassion fatigue, and relationship or intimacy issues. Sherida also addresses concerns like abandonment, guilt and shame, communication problems, and first responder stress.

Based in Indiana, Sherida holds LCSW credentials. She offers sessions in English and is open to working with international clients. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small committed steps toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and panic. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process painful memories so they cause less disturbance in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they will adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay useful and relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific options. Online visits can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use the therapeutic tools above in virtual sessions to teach coping skills, process emotions, and set achievable goals.