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Cheryl Pacione, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression
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About me

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 25 years of experience. I establish trust and rapport with many diverse populations such as LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous relationships. I sat on the New York State committee for inclusion and diversity for several years. I specialize in working with persons with a variety of mental health concerns such as: Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders and Sexual Identity. I also work with transition age youth who are on the spectrum. In addition, I am a Vocational Counselor so I can assist with job-related issues. My familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act puts me in a uniquely qualified position to help the disabled population.

I am located in the USA in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. I work here full time Monday-Friday from 9:00AM - 9:00PM EST and Saturdays 11:00AM - 4:00PM EST. Most clients enjoy a combination of message-based communication that is not in real time along with regular weekly live sessions by video, or phone. I respond to individuals within 24 hours of receiving a message.

If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

"A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step."

Professional experience

25 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

NY LMHC 000377

Reviews

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First visit was well executed on expectations of the platform, and her approach to therapy. I was not sure what I was in for, but I am very satisfied.

Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Have only talked to Cheryl once but so far I really like her

Written on Oct 17, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Cheryl is amazing. She is so supportive of me and is willing to be there for me whenever available. She has helped me see things in a new or different light and provides great feedback and advice. I'm always excited to join a session with her because she makes the space feel comfortable and private. She's a blessing to know

Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Cheryl is the best!

Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 5 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, and career difficulties

She's very kind and patient with me.

Written on Apr 18, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

She is great!

Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd