A safe space to breathe, reflect, and let go of what’s weighing you down.

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Favorite Things

    Puzzles

    Fitness

    Learning new skills

    Cultural + Culinary Experiences

    Travel Experiences

    TED Talks

    Book Clubs