- Focus on practical steps
- Build clearer boundaries
- Strengthen self worth
About Cheri
Cheri Epps is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of counseling experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem. Cheri aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can feel heard and begin to untangle painful patterns like codependency.
She listens first, then works together with each person to find clear, practical steps forward. Sessions often focus on coping skills, building confidence, and learning how to set healthier boundaries. Cheri emphasizes small, steady changes that add up over time.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process difficult experiences and reduce the weight of past trauma. Cheri also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, and communication problems when they come up.
People who work with her can expect a steady, compassionate guide rather than quick fixes. She pays attention to what is most pressing and adapts strategies to fit daily life. Over time the aim is greater clarity, more skill in handling stress, and a stronger sense of purpose.
Cheri practices in Texas and conducts work in English. She asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to start the process and schedules sessions based on therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to help people process difficult experiences and build new skills. One common approach focuses on skills training and practical coping strategies to manage strong emotions like anger, anxiety, or urges related to substance use. This method breaks problems into smaller steps and teaches tools to handle stress in daily life.Another frequently used pathway centers on trauma-informed processing. This involves gentle pacing, making sense of painful events, and reducing the ways past harm interferes with current relationships and choices. It can help with grief, codependency patterns, and the emotional fallout of abusive experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That process may shift over time as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between commitments. It can also offer options for shorter or more focused meetings when needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Texas, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Cheri helps people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. She also addresses related issues like codependency and attachment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and straightforward. She listens first, then works with each person to set practical goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of counseling experience working with a range of life adjustments and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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