Behind The Balance
Behind the balance is a core belief in the forward progress of minority communities. In the chair, Sharlita helps her clients do the inner work without losing themselves in the process. As the founder of Crafting Balance Therapy, Sharlita Boyd, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, MSW, offers therapeutic support and intergenerational trauma recovery education through cognitive, behavioral, and family systems frameworks. Outside of her professional work, Sharlita enjoys fitness, eco-tourism, creative projects and meditation. That same curiosity and intentionality carry into her practice, where balance, connection, and meaning guide everything she does.
“Working with Sharlita feels less like being “treated” and more like being supported by someone who brings tools and a grounded presence to each session” — a former client.
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Sharlita Boyd, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, MSW, TFCBT
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist
Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Certified
District of Columbia — #LC200002924
Maryland — #24956
North Carolina — #C017459
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Cultural + Culinary Experiences
Horseback Riding
Book Clubs
TED Talks
Puzzles
Fitness
Learning new skills
Eco-Tourism
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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
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
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People — by Mahzarin R. Banaji & Anthony G. Greenwald.