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Chery Jones

Chery Jones, LPC

New Jersey

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety

  • ADHD support
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Sleep and eating issues

About Chery

Chery Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship difficulties, eating and sleeping problems. Chery helps people who are navigating the pressures of early adulthood and other life stages to manage intense feelings and rebuild routine and focus.

Her approach is practical and straightforward. She talks with clients about day-to-day challenges and specific skills that can reduce overwhelm. Sessions often include setting small goals, learning techniques to manage strong emotions, and finding ways to improve sleep, attention, or eating patterns.

Chery also pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns and how these affect close relationships. She works with issues linked to autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, communication problems, and blended family dynamics. When trauma or domestic violence is involved she addresses safety and coping as part of the work.

People typically leave sessions with concrete steps they can try between meetings. Chery uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adjusts plans as progress is reviewed. She combines practical tools with conversation about how past patterns show up now.

Chery provides services in English from New Jersey. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit their needs.

Approaches and what they do online

Chery uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on teaching practical skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing practice, behavioral strategies, and step-by-step exposure to reduce avoidance. These methods help when worry, panic, or overwhelming stress get in the way of daily life.

A second approach targets mood and attention problems through structured routines and problem-solving. This work looks at sleep habits, activity scheduling, and breaking tasks into smaller steps to support concentration and reduce low mood. It is useful for people managing ADHD, depression, or disrupted sleep and eating patterns.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, current struggles, and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps and what does not.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by avoiding travel and allowing sessions during study or work breaks. It can also let someone choose quieter surroundings, switch to shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid using video if that feels difficult.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersSleeping disorders

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship issues, eating and sleeping problems, and related areas such as attachment and abandonment.

How would she describe her style in session?

Her style is practical and direct, focusing on concrete skills, short-term goals, and problem-solving alongside discussion of past patterns.

What level of experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience as a counselor working in clinical settings.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.

Can she work with someone who speaks another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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