ABOUT ME Hello, My name is Cherie Harper; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an advocate for those who may suffer from a mental illness or have experienced a mental health crisis. With expert knowledge and 21 years of experience, my goal has always been to help erase the stigma that shadows around those who may suffer of a mental illness. My experience includes in-patient settings, community mental health, crisis residential, individual and couple’s counseling. I have a wide range of experience working with adults, older adults and Transitional Age youth. Growing up I witnessed close family members and friends who suffered from a mental illness have difficulty receiving the help they so desperately needed. This has not only motivated me but has inspired me to advocate at the forefront for all those who are underserved and disadvantaged. I use a person centered, recovery, and integrative approach in treatment, I believe in meeting a person where they are at in life. My approach is different in that I believe that a person can recover from mental illness and learn to manage their lives fully and recognize when they are experiencing a mental health crisis. I use evidenced base techniques including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness. Most of the time I don’t take myself seriously, I know that I have flaws and have learned to live with them and appreciate some of my flaws. My approach is warm, friendly and empathetic, I am ready to take on complicated issue’s and assist you to tackle your struggles head on. If you are looking for a counselor who will listen, provide honest feedback and guide you to a better you than I am the counselor for you. My areas of expertise include: ● Depression, Stress and Anxiety ● Couples Counseling ● Trauma and Abuse ● Chronic Mental Illness ● Relationship Issues ● Anger Management ● Career Difficulties Professional experience 15YRS IN PRACTICE Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching
In our first session together, we'll start with a brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
My biggest Strengths are my vast knowledge and skills in working with people who suffer from a Chronic Mental illness such as Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia. I pride myself and assisting with a person understanding that they are not their disorder but with any medical condition they will need to understand how to take care of themselves with one of these disorders. My other biggest strength is working with people who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Body-Focused Repetitive Disorders and Stress, Depression and Anxiety Disorders.
Clients who suffer from Depression, and Anxiety Couples Clients with Chronic Mental Illness (Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, etc)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Assist clients with recognizing their automatic thoughts, which influence how they feel, how their body rsponds and how they behave
7 ratings with written reviews
March 17, 2026
My husband and I felt like we had unfixable problems. Cherie has been very patient, and has found a way forward for us. She is calm and solution oriented. We look forward to our weekly sessions even though they aren't easy.
January 13, 2026
Need to be able to select more than two things that stand out about Cherie Harper's style, because she showed us most if not all those things before the first session was over. Things that aren't listed here include great listener, able to keep focus even when there's a lot to work through. Feels safe. Feels like someone i can trust. Feels like the right person to help us through what we need to work through. Thank you!
October 19, 2025
I like how she always makes it feel like a safe space to communicate and completely be open and yourself. She makes you feel heard in every aspect of the things you may have issues with in life :)