- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- English and Tagalog
About Cheryl
Cheryl Martin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, and parenting strains.
Cheryl draws on approaches including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and psychodynamic ideas. She focuses on helping clients name and understand strong emotions and recurring patterns that make everyday life harder. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to the client and to build practical ways to respond when old patterns show up.
In session she listens for the feelings and connections behind problems. That may mean tracking how a worry or fear repeats in relationships, identifying thoughts that increase anxiety, or using trauma-focused methods when memories are overwhelming. She uses plain language and concrete steps so people can try new ways of relating and coping between meetings.
Cheryl has a long background in community mental health settings. That experience informs a straightforward, skills-oriented approach that also pays attention to deeper emotional patterns. She offers therapy in English and Tagalog and practices in California.
To begin, readers are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a first session. The therapist asks people to complete a short questionnaire before booking so the first meeting can focus on immediate goals.
How Cheryl uses EFT, CBT and client-centered work online
Cheryl uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name the emotions that drive difficult relationship and personal patterns. EFT involves gently tracking emotional responses and the interactional moves that keep problems repeating, which can help when feeling stuck or when intimacy feels hard to reach.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client’s perspective and pace. That means sessions focus on listening carefully, reflecting what the client says, and following the client’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to teach concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by changing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Cheryl will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and she adjusts the balance of approaches as therapy proceeds. The aim is to find practical tools alongside deeper emotional work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it simpler to schedule regular meetings around work or family responsibilities when sessions are provided remotely.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, trauma and related problems such as abandonment and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered care and practical CBT skills. Sessions focus on naming emotions, tracing patterns, and practicing new responses.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and a longer history working in community mental health settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.