I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, as well as depression. My specialty has been in the area of working with children, parents and adults, who are dealing with disabilities, chronic illness, and medical, physical and emotional changes, following accidents, and life changing events. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment, and I work to help my clients, develop effective emotional coping skills, to deal with the challenges, that they are experiencing in their lives. My therapeutic approach is geared to the needs of my clients. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life, and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in this journey.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
CA LCSW 4236
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Cheri, has been incredible for our challenges. I'm incredibly grateful for her.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Cheri for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Cheri really caters to my needs. I feel heard and understood. It helps me take on my personal life with ease and confidence and less anxiety. She is great and I look forward to our meetings.
Written on Jun 15, 2024 after therapy with Cheri for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Exceptional service and amazing therapist
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Cheri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue