As a licensed therapist in California with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate issues like depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem concerns with compassionate, personalized care.
I focus on empowering individuals to develop deeper self-understanding and healthier relationship patterns. My therapeutic approach addresses a wide range of experiences, including workplace stress, midlife transitions, women's issues, caregiver challenges, and healing from difficult life experiences like divorce, domestic violence, and interpersonal conflicts.
My work is grounded in creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, develop stronger communication skills, and rediscover their sense of purpose and self-worth. I'm committed to walking alongside you as you build resilience, practice self-compassion, and create meaningful personal growth.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Postpartum depression, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 51633
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Cheryl is the best. She understands and speaks in a language that resonates with me. She listens intently and is thoughtful in her responses. I am grateful to have found her and to have made the perfect therapeutic connection .
Written on Mar 17, 2026 after therapy with Cheryl for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very helpful . Very trustworthy. Thankful for everything She's helped me learn and overcome .
Written on Dec 22, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
Cheryl has helped me through the death of my father and the loneliness of parenting an adult child with disabilities
Written on Nov 30, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I love Cheryl! She listens to me and had helped guide me in the right direction and helped me self reflect more and I believe she had played a big part in how I think and look at things now from a more positive outlook. She’s really the best!
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Cheryl has been an exceptional therapist for me during a very difficult time in my life. She listens, she’s empathetic and has good recommendations about how to interpret and get through these tough times. I would highly recommend not only BetterHelp but Cheryl as well!
Written on Sep 27, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
I was really impressed with how good of a match Charyl was, and she goes right to the point of what I'm working on, but kindly.
Written on Sep 21, 2025 after therapy with Cheryl for 4 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, and adhd