- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Goal oriented
About Cherrise
Cherrise Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps that make days feel easier and relationships clearer. Her manner is direct and relational, aiming to build trust from the first conversation.
Cherrise takes a collaborative approach and draws on several evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor sessions to each person. She pays attention to how past experiences influence present patterns and helps people notice small shifts that add up over time. Conversations are grounded and goal-oriented, with room to process emotions and learn new coping skills.
She also works with concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and separation. For people facing panic attacks, mood disorders, or post-traumatic stress, Cherrise offers steady support and practical strategies to reduce intensity and improve daily functioning.
Her style balances warmth with clear direction. Sessions move between understanding history and practicing new ways of relating to yourself and others. Cherrise aims to help people leave sessions with at least one usable idea to try between meetings.
With eight years of experience, she brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to therapy. People who prefer straightforward discussion and collaborative planning often find her style a good fit.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online therapy
Cherrise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and practical skill building. One approach helps people look at how early attachment and past relationships shape current patterns, and then practices new ways to connect and set boundaries. Another approach focuses on managing panic and anxiety with step-by-step coping skills, breathing strategies, and gradual exposure to feared situations to reduce intensity over time.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Together you will decide whether to emphasize skills training, processing past events, or a mix of both depending on your needs and preferences.
If you want to use online therapy, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on busy days. It can also let people continue care from a distance when life circumstances change, while the therapist and client focus on practical tools and progress rather than logistics.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Cherrise supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related issues like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
What is the therapeutic style in sessions?
Her approach is relational, direct, and collaborative. Sessions mix understanding past patterns with practical steps to change unhelpful habits.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Cherrise holds the credential LMHC and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.