Cheryl Walters
Hi I'm Cheryl a clinical social worker who graduated from West Virginia University. I have had the opportunity to work with children and adults who have experienced trauma and life changes including chronic health issues. I also work with addiction and recovery. I appreciate working with all age groups who want to heal and improve outlook and hope. I have served in the field of protective services with families who needed help with economic and neglect issues. I have also worked in foster care and family reunification services. Also, I have been involved with sexually abused children and adults. I have also worked with kidney dialysis patients and their families who face major life changes and challenges of kidney failure. I also was a mental health therapist at the Veteran Administration Health Care serving male and female veterans experiencing addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Since 2021, I work with addiction patients on medicine assisted therapy via telehealth communications.
First session
Setting up a rapport with the patient by listening to their concerns and experiences. Reviewing past treatment successes or concerns. Finding the main goal of what the patient needs help in their journey to healing. Goal setting and how to measure progress will be discussed so that a patient can see results and success.
Strengths
Excellent listening skills and making sure a person feels important in their treatment process. Positive feedback and focusing on the strengths to motivate self-acceptance and changes.
Ideal clients
Any age group and life stages. Addiction and trauma have been my experience in therapy work.
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
While working with individuals with trauma, addictions, depression and anxiety, motivational interviewing has assisted me in helping patients find their strengths and understanding their challenges in order to heal and accept their journey to recovery.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Helping patients this approach gives the opportunity to see different perceptions of their situation and different responses to change thoughts and behaviors.
Location
Virtual sessions