Shérral Harding is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and parenting challenges.
01About Shérral
Shérral Harding is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and parenting challenges. She offers practical, calm support for those feeling stuck, overwhelmed, discouraged, or off-balance. Her approach is straightforward and focused on helping people regain daily functioning and a sense of direction.
Shérral begins by listening to each person's story and meeting them where they are. Sessions start with an open conversation to identify pressing concerns and immediate coping steps.
Background and approach
She uses down-to-earth language and collaborative goal-setting so people know what to expect each week. With seven years of clinical experience in Virginia, Shérral has worked with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, compassion fatigue, and career stress.
She also focuses on family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment wounds, communication problems, and the effects of discrimination and multicultural stressors. Her background supports people navigating life transitions and complex emotional responses. Therapy sessions can include practical skills for managing anxiety, strategies for improving self-esteem and relationships, and guided ways to process trauma and grief.
She emphasizes short-term tools for coping while also exploring deeper patterns that affect daily life. Shérral encourages people to take small steps toward balance and healing. She frames therapy as a partnership where clients set goals, try new strategies, and review progress together.
This helps people move from feeling stuck to feeling more capable and empowered.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701009055 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1700490240 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shérral lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches in online care
Shérral draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes building coping skills and routines to reduce anxiety and manage stress; this includes breathing, grounding, and activity planning to help stabilize daily functioning. Another approach centers on processing traumatic memories and painful experiences at a pace that feels manageable, using guided conversation and pacing to reduce overwhelm.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try a method for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist make decisions together about methods and pacing so work feels relevant and doable.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit care into a busy life. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction from wherever they are. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short coaching, or when a written touchpoint helps track progress. These options make it easier to keep consistent contact and build momentum toward change.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, plus parenting and career stress. Additional focuses include ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, attachment and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She listens first, then helps set clear goals and teaches coping strategies people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns. Her work includes support for trauma, grief, motivation, and self-esteem.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - in the state of Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for online work.
How does billing work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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