- Relational approach
- Practical skills
- Eight years experience
About Cherrise
Cherrise Smith is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who helps people facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns. She is direct and collaborative in sessions and aims to build a compassionate, trusting space where clients can speak openly about what’s hard right now.
Cherrise uses a relational style that focuses on the connection between therapist and client. She talks with clients about how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviors. Sessions emphasize practical skills alongside understanding, so clients gain tools they can use between appointments.
Her work includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, and mood-related issues. She also addresses caregiver stress, body image, impulsivity, isolation, and life-purpose questions. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the concerns she supports.
Clients can expect a blend of skill-building and conversational reflection. Cherrise describes her approach as supportive yet direct, aiming to help people notice patterns, reduce overwhelming moments, and set achievable goals. She brings eight years of clinical experience to the work.
Cherrise prefers a collaborative relationship when deciding treatment direction. She treats each person’s situation as unique and adjusts her focus to meet individual needs. People who value clear guidance alongside empathic listening may find her approach accessible and practical.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Cherrise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine relationship-focused work with skill training. One common approach she uses centers on understanding how past relationships influence current reactions; this helps people make sense of anxiety, attachment concerns, and panic episodes by linking present feelings to earlier experiences. Another approach emphasizes practical coping skills such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments that reduce symptoms in the moment and build confidence over time.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cherrise works together with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. She aims to match interventions to what the client finds most helpful and doable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into their week, reduces travel time, and allows quicker check-ins during busy days. It can also support consistent practice of skills between appointments and make it simpler to include real-life examples when discussing triggers or routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, relationship strain, and self-esteem issues, among other related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is relational, direct, and collaborative, combining conversation with practical skill-building to help people manage symptoms and life challenges.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and brings that experience to sessions in Washington.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, located in Washington.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.