Have you noticed a pattern of depression, relational dysfunction, abuse, or financial problems within your family? Are you fearful that past hurts, discrimination, or abuse will continue to haunt you? Are you prepared to do whatever it takes to prevent yourself from falling into the same harmful patterns as your family? Then, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping people overcome transgenerational trauma and dysfunctional habits. By helping my clients gain awareness of what’s holding them back and implementing practical strategies of change, I walk with people in their journey to transform their family tree. It is my passion to inspire individuals to realize and achieve their full potential and personal goals, without the restraints of the past. I have also had the honor of providing therapy for clients experiencing grief and loss, domestic violence, depression, chronic illnesses, anxiety, and many forms of abuse.
My therapeutic approach includes tenets from solution-focused, psychodynamic, trauma-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. While creating a safe and warm environment for clients, I challenge them to take steps to achieve their goals. And the hard work is always worth it. I believe you could be the next person to create lasting change for your life by allowing me to join you in this journey towards freedom and hope.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
GA LCSW CSW007139
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cherise McLendon. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
There are really no words to describe Cherise. She is patient, understanding and wise. Truly an excellent counselor. I have grown tremendously as a result of our regular sessions and the resources that she has given.
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Cherise for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Cherise is amazing! She truly cares about her clients. She is very responsive and knowledgeable! Cherise has a gift for articulating how you feel even when you are not able to fully express yourself. She is very personable and kind. Anyone would be blessed to have her as a counselor/therapist.
Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Cherise for 7 months
I love her personality, she's easy to talk to, and I love that she's encourages me to try new ways of coping.
Written on Dec 04, 2020 after therapy with Cherise for 1 month on issues concerning grief
Cherise is friendly, empathetic, and understanding! I am very happy she is my therapist.
Written on Oct 23, 2020 after therapy with Cherise for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties