- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Cheryl
Cheryl Spence is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and parenting concerns. She speaks plainly and creates a calm space where clients can talk about hard things without judgment. Cheryl encourages practical steps a person can try between sessions to notice change over time.
Cheryl draws on approaches that include cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused work to address upsetting thoughts and repeated patterns.
Background and approach
She also uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, often called EMDR, to help people reduce the hold of distressing memories. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to build tolerance for strong feelings. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small experiments that can change daily life. She helps people break worries into manageable pieces and practices new ways of responding to triggering situations. Cheryl has 11 years of professional counseling experience and a long history in mental health work.
That background informs a practical approach to common concerns like panic, postpartum mood changes, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. People can expect straightforward talk, concrete coping tools, and a steady focus on realistic goals. Cheryl supports parents and others looking for strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve connection in their daily lives.
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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Cheryl lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How online therapy and therapeutic methods work together
Cheryl commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. EMDR is another option she offers that helps people process and lessen the intensity of painful memories through guided attention and memory work.Deciding which method to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and comfort with different techniques. Together they try an approach and adjust it over time if something feels off or is not helping reach the goals.
Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients share thoughts between appointments and fit therapy into busy days without being on camera.
These online options make it easier to schedule around parenting, work, or health needs while still accessing licensed professionals who use CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based strategies during sessions.
Questions people ask about Cheryl
What concerns does Cheryl address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, and depression, along with related challenges like panic, postpartum depression, and caregiver stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
Cheryl uses a straightforward, collaborative style that mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma-focused work, EMDR, and mindfulness to tackle upsetting thoughts and reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional counseling experience and over two decades working in the mental health field in various roles.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an Ohio LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered 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, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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