LPC, 11 years of experience
New to Grow
Work, family, relationships—it can all feel like a lot at once. When you’re trying to hold everything together, even small stressors can feel overwhelming. Anxiety can take over your days, and the weight of depression can make simple tasks feel impossible. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’m Cheryl, a trauma-informed therapist who works with neurodivergent adolescents and adults. I believe that the qualities that make you different can also be the qualities that make you powerful. Sensitivity, depth of feeling, and even perfectionism can become strengths when understood with compassion. With warmth, humor, and steady support, I help clients build emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience. My goal is to create a safe, grounded space rooted in trust and optimism. I use evidence-based methods tailored to your needs while honoring your lived experiences. Together, we’ll explore the “why” and “how” behind your emotions and patterns so you can create more helpful ways of thinking, coping, and moving through the world.
You can expect a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. Our first session is about understanding what brings you in, learning what you’ve been carrying, and beginning to build a connection that feels supportive and real. You’ll be encouraged to share your story at your own pace, and I’ll offer gentle guidance to help you start identifying your goals and needs. The focus is on comfort, clarity, and helping you feel grounded as we begin our work together.
I deeply care about the people I work with, and I bring compassion, respect, and curiosity into every session. I meet you where you are, seeing your experiences through a holistic lens and helping you recognize your strengths—even the ones that may feel hidden. My approach is flexible and collaborative so you feel supported in creating meaningful, lasting growth.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and neurodivergence. My style is person-centered and humanistic, and I integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, brief psychodynamic work, and somatic approaches to support deep healing. While these tools guide our work, the heart of therapy is our connection—because real change happens when you feel safe, understood, and supported.
In my practice, I take an eclectic approach to counseling, drawing from a variety of evidence-based methods to best meet the unique needs of each client. Rather than relying on a single theoretical orientation, I integrate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns while developing emotional regulation and coping skills. I also incorporate somatic therapy principles to help clients build awareness of the mind–body connection and process emotions through physical experiences. My work is grounded in person-centered and humanistic values, ensuring that clients feel deeply heard, respected, and empowered in their healing process. Additionally, I use solution-focused and narrative therapy strategies to help clients identify strengths, reframe their stories, and move toward meaningful goals. I strive to maintain a culturally sensitive lens, honoring each individual’s background, identity, and worldview. Compassion-focused and motivational interviewing approaches further support clients in building self-compassion, reducing shame, and enhancing motivation for change. Finally, I draw on psychodynamic concepts to explore underlying patterns and gain insight into how past experiences influence current behaviors and relationships. Overall, my eclectic style allows me to tailor treatment to each client’s needs, values, and goals, creating a flexible, collaborative, and holistic counseling experience.