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Greetings! I’m Sharlita Boyd, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and the Owner and Clinical Director of Crafting Balance, LLC. With nearly a decade of expertise in mental health, Sharlita is committed to delivering exceptional, personalized care tailored to the unique needs of her diverse clientele, including women, young adults, minorities/BIPOC, couples/families.
Sharlita is a compassionate wellness practitioner with expertise in guiding teenagers (15+) and adults (18+) through trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges, plus more. She helps clients uncover their strengths, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals, empowering them to create a fulfilling and inspired future.
Sharlita provides Telehealth services to clients in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina. Outside of sessions, she remains dedicated to creating safe and welcoming spaces, championing wellness through authentic conversations and compassionate engagement. In her personal time, Sharlita enjoys eco tourism, continuous learning, creative projects and comedy.
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Sharlita Boyd, LICSW, LCSW, LMSW, MSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
District of Columbia — #LC200002924
Maryland — #24956
North Carolina — #C017459
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Favorite Therapy Books
How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self — by Dr. Nicole LePera
The Science of Self-Discipline: The Willpower, Mental Toughness, and Self-Control to Resist Temptation and Achieve Your Goals — by Peter Hollins
Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents — by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD
The 5 Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate— by Gary Chapman
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Favorite Bonus Reads
Black Women Die Exhausted: A Black Woman’s Guide to Rest and Resilience — by Dr. Tasha A. Brown
Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator: Uncommon Love and Life— by Amy Gahran
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People — by Mahzarin R. Banaji & Anthony G. Greenwald.
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Favorite Things
Puzzles
Fitness
Learning new skills
Cultural + Culinary Experiences
Travel Experiences
TED Talks
Book Clubs