- Client-centered work
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness tools
About Sherilyn
Sherilyn Cho is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Hawaii with six years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, young adult issues, family and parenting concerns, and related struggles such as depression and addiction. Sherilyn works with people facing life changes and relationship stresses. She uses clear, practical strategies rather than jargon.
Her work leans on client-centered methods. That means she listens and helps people notice their own strengths and choices. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and motivational approaches are part of how she helps people manage strong feelings and take small steps toward change.
Sherilyn has experience in home-based intensive work and as a skills trainer in schools. That background informs how she structures sessions to focus on real-life skills and routines. She often helps with communication problems, impulse control, and issues tied to grief or trauma.
Sessions tend to focus on specific, day-to-day goals. People leave with practical techniques for stress, managing anger, coping with cravings, and navigating identity or sexual orientation questions. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, and obsessive or compulsive patterns.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. New clients complete a short questionnaire to match on goals, then schedule a first session to set priorities and next steps.
How Sherilyn applies practical approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people clarify values and make decisions about relationships, work, or identity by emphasizing their own goals and strengths.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, impulsivity, and unhelpful thinking patterns through experiments and practice exercises.
Mindfulness methods teach noticing thoughts and sensations without getting swept away by them. These practices can reduce reactivity, help with stress, and support coping during life transitions common in early adulthood.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sherilyn will discuss options with each person and choose methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps set clear, short-term goals and track progress over sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about available session types when you sign up. Online work can make therapy easier to fit around classes, jobs, and travel, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove commute time so therapy can match a busy daily life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, anger, and related concerns such as ADHD and young adult issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses client-centered work combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build practical skills and clarify goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience, including intensive in-home work and skills training in school settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Hawaii and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model 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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