- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Cheryl
Cheryl Williams is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and couples who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and issues with self-esteem. She also addresses anger and relationship patterns that cause repeated conflict.
Cheryl uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. In session she focuses on identifying painful emotions and the interaction patterns that keep them going. She helps people name hard feelings and talk about how those feelings play out with others.
Her approach includes practical skills such as communication work, boundary setting, and techniques drawn from mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Cheryl helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and she practices simple grounding and awareness exercises with them. Sessions often include trying small changes in conversation or behavior between meetings.
Cheryl also supports people navigating blended family issues, divorce and separation, family of origin concerns, control and communication problems, and challenges like guilt, shame, and forgiveness. She offers direct, clear feedback and practical steps to improve day-to-day interactions and distress.
When people start work with her they complete a short intake so sessions can focus on immediate concerns. Cheryl encourages clients to set concrete goals, try short experiments between sessions, and track what helps. This keeps therapy focused and practical while addressing deeper emotional patterns.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
The profile lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral techniques. EFT focuses on identifying emotions and the patterns that keep couples or individuals stuck; it helps when hard feelings are driving repeated responses. Client-centered work centers the person’s experience and priorities, offering space to talk through what matters most. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and offers practical steps to change them, which can reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. Sessions often blend approaches so emotional understanding and practical skills reinforce each other.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into everyday life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoiding travel time on busy days. Video visits let therapists observe interaction patterns, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions match your needs and routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and self-esteem concerns, along with anger and panic symptoms.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in the mental health field.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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