Dr. Cheryl Harrell Brinkley, LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Book with CherylWorks with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
How Cheryl works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cheryl
Dr. Cheryl Harrell Brinkley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. She has 14 years of experience helping people cope with addictions, relationship problems, trauma, intimacy concerns, depression, stress and anger.
She uses a respectful, down-to-earth approach to make starting therapy easier for worried clients. Dr. Brinkley keeps conversations practical and focused on the issues that brought someone in.
She listens first and then shapes a plan that fits each person’s needs.
Background and approach
That plan is adjusted as progress is made and new goals appear. Her work includes support for people struggling with obsessive or compulsive behaviors, process and sex addictions, and issues related to trauma and sexual assault. She also helps clients dealing with identity and relationship questions such as gender dysphoria, polyamory, infidelity, and LGBT concerns.
Dr. Brinkley draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide sessions. She explains skills and tools in plain language and practices them together with the person in session.
Sessions can focus on coping skills, thought patterns, emotion regulation, or rebuilding trust and intimacy. People who choose her often want clear steps and real strategies they can use between meetings. If you are taking a first step toward change, she will work with you to set manageable goals and track progress over time.
What Cheryl works with
Everything Cheryl lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Cheryl's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Infidelity
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- 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.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding your perspective and building a respectful working relationship. Sessions center on listening, reflecting what you say, and helping you decide what changes matter most; this approach helps with confidence and self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors. It teaches clear strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with practical alternatives, which can help with anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills. It offers step-by-step techniques for handling intense emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling flexible. Video is useful for full conversations and skill practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat suits short check-ins or messaging between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, travel, or busy days while keeping a consistent course of care.
Questions people ask about Cheryl
What problems does she help with?
She supports people with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a warm, respectful manner and focuses on practical steps. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
Dr. Brinkley has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including process addictions and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.