Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Sheridan Meriwether, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.031645
- NPI
- 1861326910
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Sheridan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Self-esteem work
About Sheridan
Sheridan Meriwether is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with ten years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. Sheridan also focuses on issues around forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.
Sheridan keeps sessions direct and practical. She helps people name what feels hardest and break problems into manageable steps. Conversations often include looking at recent events, patterns that repeat, and simple strategies to reduce distress between sessions.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work supporting adults through loss, strong emotions, and past hurts. Sheridan aims to be culturally aware in her practice and to notice how background and life circumstances shape difficult feelings. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide care.
In sessions she pays attention to what someone wants to change and what is getting in the way. That may mean working through painful memories, practicing new ways of thinking, or building routines that support mood and energy. Progress is measured in concrete changes people can point to in daily life.
To get started clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sheridan works in English and does not accept international clients. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques fit with online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include focused methods like trauma-focused work and structured problem-solving. Trauma-focused approaches involve carefully processing past painful experiences to reduce their hold on current life; they are commonly used for people who have ongoing reactivity to past events. Structured problem-solving helps break down overwhelming problems into small, manageable steps and is useful for stress, anxiety, and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sheridan will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps to adapt methods to what someone can realistically try between sessions.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or after work. Some formats are better for brief check-ins while others suit longer therapeutic conversations, so check the available options when you schedule.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Sheridan works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. She also focuses on forgiveness, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and attentive. She helps people identify immediate problems and develop step-by-step strategies to manage emotions and daily tasks.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in clinical settings with adults facing loss, strong emotions, and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers