Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Cheryl works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cheryl
Cheryl Thompson is a licensed professional counselor with 14 years of clinical experience in Virginia. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and life changes. Cheryl approaches each person with respect and steady compassion.
She aims to make the first steps feel possible and understandable. Cheryl keeps conversations direct and practical. She listens for what matters most and helps set small, doable goals.
Sessions focus on building everyday skills to handle strong emotions and difficult moments.
Background and approach
That might include breathing and grounding strategies, short behavior changes, or clearer ways to talk about feelings. She adapts the pace and tools to what each person needs. Some people prefer a focused plan for a few weeks.
Others want ongoing support while they rethink work, relationships, or grieving. Cheryl works to match methods to the client’s goals rather than using the same plan for everyone. Over 14 years many people have sought her help for trouble sleeping, sudden mood shifts, recurring worry, and anger that feels out of control.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical problem solving to address these concerns. Her LPC credential stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and is held in Virginia. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients.
Cheryl helps people who want straightforward, respectful care while they work through stressful life events or emotional setbacks.
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.
Approaches and how online therapy works
Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps in daily life. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and behavior changes to reduce anxiety and manage anger spikes. These are simple tools practiced in sessions and at home to help during stressful moments.Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and short-term goal setting. Together the therapist and client identify a few clear steps to address immediate concerns like sleep disruption, low mood, or difficult transitions. Progress is tracked and plans are adjusted as goals change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss options and collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may shift as new issues come up or as a client meets early goals.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and maintain a regular session rhythm. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, and flexible communication for busy schedules. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, travel, or family routines.
Questions people ask about Cheryl
What concerns does Cheryl help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and compassionate with direct, short-term goals when appropriate. Conversations focus on skills and real-life changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a clinician working with emotional and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential, which is Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.