- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Minnesota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Sheritta
Sheritta Phillips is a Minnesota-licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns, and life transitions. She approaches conversations with respect and sensitivity so people feel heard from the first session. Sheritta aims to meet people where they are and to tailor sessions to each person’s situation.
Her style is practical and person-centered. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps you can try between meetings. Sheritta listens for what matters most and adapts the pace to match your needs.
Background and approach
She emphasizes building confidence, coping skills, and better day-to-day routines. Over four years of practice, she has supported people working through parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and the aftermath of difficult experiences. She also addresses attachment concerns, caregiver stress, body image, social anxiety, and issues tied to discrimination or multicultural stressors.
The goal is to reduce overwhelm and help clients regain some stability. Sheritta designs treatment plans collaboratively and keeps language simple and direct. Conversations may include problem-solving, emotion regulation, and practical strategies for communication and forgiveness.
She encourages small steps that lead to noticeable changes. For people juggling parenting responsibilities or big life changes, Sheritta offers flexible session styles and a straightforward approach. She recognizes starting therapy is hard and aims to make the process approachable and manageable.
What Sheritta works with
Everything Sheritta lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sheritta helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
How therapeutic approaches fit with online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques in Sheritta's practice focus on practical skill-building and collaborative problem-solving. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills and emotion regulation so people can respond differently when stress or anxiety rises. This involves short exercises and behavioral steps to try between sessions that aim to reduce overwhelm over time.Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns by identifying unhelpful interaction styles and practicing new ways of speaking and listening. That work can help with parenting concerns, caregiver stress, and family-related conflict by making day-to-day interactions clearer and less reactive.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheritta will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to choose methods that fit. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge, keeping the process collaborative.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and face-to-face conversation, while phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, and flexibility for busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into parenting routines and shifting days.
Questions people ask about Sheritta
What concerns does Sheritta often address?
Sheritta works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports issues like attachment, caregiver stress, body image, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and person-centered. Sessions focus on clear goals, respectful listening, and simple steps people can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and life transition concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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