- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Cheryl
Cheryl Nelson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 30 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and parenting concerns. Cheryl also works with issues like addiction, relationship and family problems, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD. She can include a biblical worldview in sessions when clients request that perspective.
Cheryl uses clear, conversational talk therapy to help people name what feels stuck. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and next steps. Mindfulness techniques are used to calm intense moments and DBT skills can be offered for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Sessions emphasize straightforward discussion and practical skills. Cheryl listens to what a person is facing now and then suggests tools to try between visits. For parents this often means focusing on small changes that reduce daily stress and improve moment-to-moment responses.
Her work also addresses issues rooted in how people were raised, such as family of origin patterns, blended family challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, and codependency. She helps people notice repeating roles and expectations learned in childhood and consider different ways of relating now.
Cheryl welcomes questions about including spiritual or biblical perspectives when that is important to a client. People who want to begin complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How Cheryl blends approaches for online work
Cheryl commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when supporting people online. ACT focuses on helping someone notice personal values and take small actions that align with those values. CBT helps identify and change thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviors.She also uses Client-Centered methods, which means conversations are led by the client’s concerns and goals. Together the client and therapist decide which combination of approaches feels most useful. Figuring out the right method is part of the work and is done collaboratively based on the person’s needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy week and the ability to check in from wherever a person already is. If you want to include a particular perspective, such as a biblical worldview, mention that when you schedule so it can be part of how sessions are planned. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting, addictions, relationship and family problems, and related issues such as anger, self-esteem, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses conversational, skills-focused therapy that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and DBT skills in practical ways.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC practicing in Massachusetts with a Master of Arts and long-term clinical work in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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