- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Cheryl
Cheryl Fraley is a Florida LMHC with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns, and also works with issues such as depression, grief, addiction, and ADHD.
Her approach centers on talking with clients in a straightforward way. She listens without judgment and uses methods drawn from client-centered therapy and evidence-based strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy. Sessions are meant to address immediate problems and helpful next steps rather than only long discussions.
Cheryl often helps people manage strong feelings such as anger, guilt, or shame. She also supports those coping with life changes like separation, adoption or blended-family transitions, and caregiver strain. Practical skills and clearer communication patterns are common topics in her work.
For people facing trauma, abuse, or domestic violence histories, Cheryl focuses on safety, pacing, and concrete coping tools. She can work on attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and difficulties linked to autism or intellectual disability by breaking challenges into manageable tasks and goals.
Her background includes many years in clinical settings serving individuals with complex family and relational problems. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when appropriate to help clients find motivation and short-term progress. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Cheryl combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to make online sessions practical. Client-centered therapy means conversations focus on the client's priorities and feelings, helping the therapist understand what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to boost a client's readiness for change and to set short-term, attainable goals. Those methods help when someone is feeling stuck after college, starting a first job, or facing relationship strain. Cheryl treats finding the right mix of approaches as a collaborative process; she will discuss options and adjust the plan based on the client's needs and goals.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can be useful for fitting therapy into a busy young adult schedule, allowing shorter check-ins, avoiding travel time, or choosing not to use video. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to work over distance and help clients apply them in everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related relationship and self-esteem problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered stance with practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to set goals and develop skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and with individuals facing family and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English and held with clients in her licensed jurisdiction.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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