- 30 years experience
- Focus on mood
- Values-based care
About Cheryl
Cheryl Crusse is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in Florida. She helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and mood-related challenges. Cheryl aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them.
Her work draws on practical, evidence-informed methods so people can build skills that ease daily life. She often focuses on improving communication, strengthening self-esteem, and managing strong emotions like anger. Cheryl also supports clients facing life transitions and those exploring purpose and values.
People come to her for help with attachment concerns, codependency, and intimacy-related issues as well as problems tied to aging, career changes, and compassion fatigue. She has long experience supporting veterans and older adults, and she understands the layered effects of trauma and mood disorders.
In sessions Cheryl uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She tailors those methods to each person’s goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Cheryl describes her role as walking alongside clients while they practice new skills. She aims to help people notice what matters to them, make small changes that add up, and regain a sense of control over daily life.
How Cheryl’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action that aligns with what matters to them. It uses simple exercises to notice thoughts and move toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skill building to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotion regulation and improving interpersonal effectiveness when feelings feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing meetings during work breaks or from another convenient location. It can also allow shorter check-ins or longer skill-practice sessions depending on what works best for the person’s schedule and needs.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheryl commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. Her listed focus areas also include codependency, mood disorders, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and practical, using evidence-informed approaches to teach skills and build resilience. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has worked as a licensed clinician for 30 years in Florida, bringing long-term clinical experience to common mood and trauma concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cheryl?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.