As a licensed therapist in California, I bring over a decade of compassionate mental health experience in supporting individuals through life's complex challenges.
My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and self-esteem concerns.
I am deeply committed to creating a safe and supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can openly share their concerns, explore their experiences, and develop individualized and meaningful 'tools' and effective coping strategies symptom/problem specific, effective coping strategies. My practice honors diverse perspectives and individual needs, offering a welcoming space for personal growth and healing.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients navigate their way through trauma/PTSD, substance use and addiction issues, seeking sobriety, living sober, effectively responding to crises and sudden unexpected events, grief and loss of people and pets, stressful events, learning to control and manage overwhelming, negative emotions, personal and family life transitions, addressing distressing changes, situations, life transitions, and emotional challenges with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and professional guidance. My goal is to empower individuals to build resilience, discover inner strengths, and create positive pathways forward.
I understand that seeking therapy takes courage, and I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with respect, understanding, and genuine care as you work towards your personal wellness goals.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
CA LMFT 160078
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cheryl Garnica. 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.
My therapist Cheryl is great. It’s nice being able to talk to someone who has experienced similar things that I am going through. That commonality helps me open up more because I feel like she knows how I feel and what I’m going through. Because of that she is able to give me great advice and gives me things to work on that will help me with what I am seeking. BetterHelp and Cheryl have been awesome so far, and I feel like I am learning a lot about myself, my wife, kids, and my relationships with all of them.
Written on Apr 01, 2026 after therapy with Cheryl for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and anger management