- Strengths-based approach
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative care
About Cheryl
Dr. Cheryl Mansfield is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and codependency. She brings over 20 years of experience in mental health and offers calm, straightforward guidance when life feels overwhelming. Her approach aims to reduce intensity and restore everyday functioning so people can move forward.
She blends practical tools with a focus on individual strengths. Sessions often include skills for managing moods, strategies to handle relationship challenges, and steps to address substance concerns. Dr. Mansfield uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods depending on each person’s needs.
Her background includes work in outpatient settings, hospitals, and the military, and she holds licensure in Virginia as an LICSW and LCSW. That range of experience informs how she adapts strategies to fit different life situations and stressors.
In the therapy room she aims for a warm, welcoming tone that helps people feel more at ease sharing difficult thoughts. The focus is practical: identify obstacles, practice new responses, and build habits that reduce distress over time.
Dr. Mansfield works collaboratively with each client to set clear goals and track progress. She encourages a strengths-based view so people can use their existing resources while learning new ways to cope and heal.
How these approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in the room. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps people name their concerns so they can decide next steps. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort through feelings and make their own choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions teach concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention practices to help reduce reactivity and increase calm.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Mansfield will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She often combines methods so people get both practical tools and space to process difficult emotions.
Confirm session options before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your schedule and needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dr. Mansfield help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, codependency, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical. She focuses on strengths, teaches coping skills, and combines several approaches to fit each person's situation.
What is her professional background?
She has more than 20 years in the mental health field, with experience in outpatient care, hospitals, and military settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia as noted in her profile.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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