- Client-centered
- CBT and DBT
- Trauma informed
About Cheryl
She uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that get in the way. Sessions often include concrete tools for coping with overwhelm, improving sleep and eating habits, and managing addictive behaviors. Cheryl also helps people process trauma, grief, and intimacy-related issues when those come up.
Her work includes attention to identity-related concerns such as LGBT issues, body image, and feelings of emptiness or abandonment. She has additional focus on alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink, and she supports people dealing with caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, and co-morbid health issues.
Cheryl has experience with active duty military and veteran services, and she has studied Hispanic and Chicano cultural topics. The biography notes Spanish competency at the university testing level, though sessions are offered in English as listed on this profile.
She emphasizes a respectful, tailored approach. Cheryl describes therapy as a collaborative process where she helps people set goals and build skills. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
How Cheryl’s approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation. It helps people clarify their goals and feel heard while deciding what change looks like for them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and problems with motivation or confidence.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for coping with intense stress, relationship difficulties, and self-regulation challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and day-to-day needs. She adjusts plans as progress and preferences become clearer.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can reduce travel time and make regular check-ins more feasible. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know which formats are available.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheryl commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career problems, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating issues, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, using conversation to set goals and teach coping skills. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has over ten years of professional experience in the mental health field working with a broad range of concerns and populations.
What credentials and location are listed?
Cheryl holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages does she support?
Sessions are offered in English. The profile notes university-level Spanish testing but English is the listed language for this profile.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, the profile indicates she accepts international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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