- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT
- Parenting support
About Cheryl
Cheryl Hopkins is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 40 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship problems, cope with grief and loss, and address parenting concerns. Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She adapts counseling to the person in front of her and focuses on clear goals. Cheryl uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside tools from ACT, CBT, and DBT when those methods fit the issue at hand.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people stuck and names the emotions that are hard to express. She uses client-centered techniques to help people feel heard and to guide problem solving. When stress or anxiety is present, she may introduce cognitive-behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Cheryl also supports people facing family-related stresses such as adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, caregiver strain, and the aftereffects of separation or divorce. She addresses practical concerns like communication problems, commitment doubts, and isolation with straightforward strategies.
Her long experience includes helping people with issues linked to addiction, domestic violence, aging, guilt, forgiveness, jealousy, and self-esteem. If you want to start, follow the online matching steps to choose a session and schedule a first meeting. Costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with emotions that shape relationship patterns. It helps people name feelings and change interaction cycles that lead to disconnection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses mindful noticing and values-based action to reduce the impact of painful thoughts and to clarify what matters most in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical ways to test and change unhelpful thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as issues change or new challenges emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals often use video or phone to keep work manageable and consistent with day-to-day routines.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns, plus related family and life stress issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, using client-centered listening and goal-focused tools to address emotions and patterns that are causing distress.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has 40 years of professional experience working in mental health and family therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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