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Cheryl Pickering, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

As a licensed therapist in Arizona with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns with compassionate, personalized care.

I focus on empowering individuals across various life stages—from young adults to older adults—addressing issues like workplace stress, relationship dynamics, chronic health challenges, and personal growth. My approach is deeply attuned to women's experiences, caregiver support, and healing from life's most difficult transitions.

My therapeutic work honors each person's unique journey, creating a supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and rediscover their inner strength. Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, processing grief, or seeking greater self-understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

Professional experience

30 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Services offered

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License information

AZ LCSW LCSW-18295

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cheryl Pickering. 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.

Cheryl has helped me with tools to grow. I have been able to utilize these tools and get better at managing my emotions and anxiety

Written on Dec 30, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Cheryl is the first person I've been able to be completely my self with for along time.

Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

All good, problem was unexpected on my end.

Written on Sep 11, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is a great listener and it feels like she is able to understand and know what I need.

Written on Jan 14, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

I was really scared going into this, I've heard stories of having to change therapists a few times, but I was so lucky to find someone as lovely as Cheryl on my first try! She has given me such great advice and so many tips on things that I have going on. Its always a pleasure getting to speak with her especially with how many things I've had going on. I could come in with some really deep stuff and we always find a moment in the session for a laugh or two.

Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Cheryl for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

She really listens and she has so much to offer in terms of perspective. She is a lovely person.

Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes