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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Practical coping skills
About Cheryl
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 14 years of experience. Cheryl Thompson helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and life changes. She works directly with individuals to talk through problems and build practical ways to cope.
Cheryl keeps sessions straightforward. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can help day to day. She listens for patterns in feelings and behavior and suggests small, concrete steps to try between meetings. Sessions are conversational and problem-focused rather than academic.
Her background includes over a decade of clinical work in Virginia. That time has given her experience with a range of emotional reactions to loss and change. She draws on approaches that have research support to guide treatment choices and measures progress along the way.
Cheryl aims to make planning and follow-through manageable. She helps people set short-term goals, practice new skills, and adjust plans when life gets in the way. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins so plans stay useful and realistic.
People who choose her often want clear steps and practical tools as well as a place to talk through difficult feelings. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to identify priorities and next steps.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Cheryl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills. One common approach teaches people how to recognize stressful thinking patterns and test them with real-life experiments so feelings become easier to manage. Another technique emphasizes practical skill practice - for example, breathing exercises, brief behavioral experiments, and stepwise activity planning to reduce depression and anxiety.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl reviews goals, preferences, and how you respond to early sessions to decide which methods to emphasize. That collaborative selection helps keep sessions relevant and focused on what you want to change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule - fewer commutes, shorter check-ins when needed, and the option to attend from different locations. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency and practice skills between meetings without promising a particular session type.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. The focus is on current problems and small, usable steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a licensed clinician working in Virginia.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.