Cherie Chavez
Hello. I chose to become a therapist after recognizing its value as a tool for managing life's challenges. I am committed to fostering self-growth and exploration. I aim to support others in their personal development journeys! My style is eclectic, meaning I utilize a wide variety of therapeutic modalities and tools to help you achieve your therapy goals. Together, we can help to get you to a better place.
My style is eclectic, meaning I utilize a wide variety of therapeutic modalities and tools to help you achieve your therapy goals.
First session
The initial meeting typically includes an overview of your current situation and personal goals. I also gather background information, such as family dynamics and cultural influences, to better understand your perspective.
Strengths
I help clients build confidence and gain clarity about their choices and direction. I provide honest, gentle feedback when needed.
Ideal clients
I work with adult individual clients who are motivated for personal growth and self-understanding, especially those ready for talk therapy. I help individuals navigate trauma or challenging life events using an eclectic approach that includes DBT/CBT, Humanistic, Rogerian, Positive, and Solution-Focused modalities.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I find that helping clients to reframe their thoughts (or change the way they think about the situation/a new outlook) can help with reducing emotional response related to negative core beliefs. I can help with supporting you to identify patterns of behavior and thoughts which could be creating barriers to your own self growth.
Narrative
Similar to CBT, I enjoy supporting clients by listening to the story they share and then support the client in forming alternative approaches in how to view the situation/themselves/or others around them.
Eclectic
I am by far an eclectic therapist, which means utilizing a wide range of modalities geared towards what the individual resonates with (a mix of CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused, Solution Focused, et cetera). Lastly, I see the client as an equal partner, and practice 'unconditional positive regard' (the Rogerian approach of providing unbiased support without harsh judgment or criticism, and views client as captain of their own ship with the therapist as co-captain).
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I value holistic approaches that aim to help regulate a client's nervous system, like belly breaths, visualization, and utilizing the five senses. In session, when clients are experiencing high anxiety or find a need to manage intense emotions, I tend to work with the client in facilitating body scans, and various grounding exercises.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
In therapy, I believe that when a client talks out loud about a problem or situation, they gain new insights. With the guidance of a therapist asking open-ended questions to further raise self awareness, clients can become more empowered and feel a better sense of clarity around their truth. I provide a safe space, an unconditional positive regard / non-judgmental attitude so that clients can learn to self-reflect openly and honestly.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 106681