Hello! My name is Cheryl and I’m glad that you are taking this courageous step forward with seeking support – you are absolutely worth it!
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession. I am also an ACE Certified Health Coach. I strongly believe in the mind/body connection and my therapeutic approach incorporates both modalities. My background is diverse and includes mental health and chemical dependency counseling and health, career and academic coaching. I consider myself to be open, honest, and non-judgmental and believe that a sense of humor is an essential component of dealing with life’s challenges (and like to sprinkle a little of this into sessions every now and then!)
I’m originally from Upstate New York and have lived in the Southeast the past 15 years. I have a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the State University of New York at Oneonta and have also received advanced training in health coaching and mindfulness.
Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals, I create a tailored approach for each person and situation. I am person-centered and offer acceptance, empathy, and guidance as you work on personal growth and positive change.
This is your unique journey and I am here to support and encourage you in finding your path to a more fulfilling life. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Cancer, 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, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cheryl Van Dyke. 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 makes me feel validated and opening up to her is so easy. I look forward to speaking with her on a weekly basis and always wish I had more time with her. She has helped me significantly in just the last 2 months, people around me have been noticing changes in me for the better. Cheryl also mentions how proud of me she is for taking these steps for the betterment of myself.
Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Cheryl for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
After only a couple of sessions, I feel comfortable with Cheryl and feel like she understands what I’m looking for in counseling. I feel confident that she can help me work through some of the issues I am dealing with right now. Highly recommend her!
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and stress, anxiety
Cheryl was the first person I ever opened up to. She helped me find my voice and learn better coping mechanisms or ways to talk to others about what I am feeling. I have grown so much since we started working together and will miss her greatly.
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Cheryl for 8 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Love my therapy sessions
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Cheryl for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cheryl is so thoughtful and caring! I would highly recommend her and BetterHelp to anyone. She gets back to me quickly and has lots of ways to help me along with goal setting and self esteem journal and groupanares discussion. This has been one of the most trying times of my life and couldn’t get through it without her!!!!!
Written on Sep 13, 2021 after therapy with Cheryl for 4 months
Best therapy experience I’ve ever had. She’s accessible, holds me accountable, and is very realistic on how she approaches very difficult subjects.
Written on Aug 07, 2021 after therapy with Cheryl for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd