Cheryl Kehner
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters degree from California institute of Integral Studies and have been practicing for 15 years.
I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, narcissist abuse, trauma, relocation stress, career stress, self-care, codependent behaviors, burnout, and more to become the best versions of themselves and find more joy in their lives.
I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, narcissist abuse, trauma, relocation stress, career stress, self-care, codependent behaviors, burnout, and more to become the best versions of themselves and find more joy in their lives.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with 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.
Strengths
I have worked a variety of age groups and mental health challenges over the past 15 years. My techniques support clients in discovering who they are, what they want out of life, and develop the strength to stand up for for their boundaries. Things that previous clients have said about my therapeutic style include having a calm presence, listens, is professional, compassionate, holds me accountable, is direct, pushes back when needed, caring, understanding, and respectful.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with adults who are wanting to improve their sense of well being, create healthy boundaries, and improve their ability to express themselves . My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers.
Treatment methods
Trauma Informed Care
It is important to have approach therapy with a trauma lens in order to acknowledge the possibility of trauma in a persons life and its impact on their wellbeing and to avoid practices that may cause further trauma.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness can be a safe place to start treatment. Its as simple as focusing on your breath in order to bring yourself to the present moment without judgement. Mindfulness is an active practice that supports a positive mental wellbeing.
Somatic
Somatic psychotherapy brings the body into the mental health. The body is where we live and where we experience the world. Getting to know how you respond to the world with the knowledge of your senses deepens your mental health journey and healing.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is a behavioral modification modality that helps with developing mindfulness, interpersonal, and emotional regulation skills.
Location
Virtual sessions