Sherida Newmister, LCSW

Sherida Newmister brings 27 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), which denotes a professional credential for clinical social work practice. She often meets people who arrive feeling frustrated, sad, angry, or confused and who have been carrying an exhausting effort to appear okay while feeling turmoil inside. Many have lost energy for activities they once enjoyed, struggle with intense emotions or family conflicts, or find their stress and confusion difficult to put into words.

Therapy with Sherida is framed as a practical, collaborative process where a person can explore identity, clarify goals, and learn the skills needed to move forward. She has experience working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families who are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. Her approach begins by meeting people where they are emotionally and then building on existing strengths to encourage healthier thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Sherida blends evidence-based methods to match the needs of each person she supports. Her toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions. She aims to empower clients through a team-oriented process that emphasizes skill building and personal growth.

Seeking help requires courage, and Sherida offers steady support for those ready to pursue change. She practices in English and is based in Indiana.