- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Cheryl
Cheryl Pickering is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice in Arizona. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and parenting stresses. Her work often centers on practical steps people can use right away.
Clients come to her when life feels overwhelming or when a major transition has upended routines. She listens closely to what matters most and helps people sort priorities and find manageable next steps.
Background and approach
Sessions are grounded in respect and straightforward talk rather than jargon. Cheryl blends a client-centered stance with cognitive behavioral tools. That means she follows the person’s pace while also offering concrete strategies for changing thoughts and habits that get in the way.
The mix is useful for sleep problems, anger, and day-to-day anxiety alike. She has extensive experience supporting people coping with caregiving strain, chronic illness, career shifts, and relationship problems. Parenting is one of the concerns she addresses, helping parents handle stress, communication, and balancing competing demands.
Her style is steady and practical, focused on building skills and resilience over time. People who want direct guidance paired with a respectful, listening approach tend to do well in her practice.
What Cheryl works with
Everything Cheryl lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Cheryl helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Cheryl lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Using Client-Focused and CBT Tools Online
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following a person’s priorities. The therapist creates space to talk through what feels most important and adjusts support to each person’s pace. This approach is helpful for anyone needing a steady, understanding listener while they work through change.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers clear exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and build better routines. CBT can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems, anger, low mood, and parenting-related stress.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Cheryl will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that match those goals. Over time the plan can shift based on what helps most, blending listening with practical tools as needed.
Online therapy makes these approaches easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper check-in is needed. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is preferred. Live chat and text messaging make short check-ins and skill practice possible between sessions, adding flexibility for parents and people with unpredictable schedules.
Questions people ask about Cheryl
What kinds of problems does Cheryl help with?
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, parenting, and relationship issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on clear, practical steps and real-world tools drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches.
What is her professional background?
Cheryl has 30 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, working with people facing major life changes and emotional challenges.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Arizona and holds the credential LCSW, listed as AZ LCSW in her professional details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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