- 30 years experience
- LMHC
- Codependency focus
About Cheryl
Cheryl Nelson is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with more than 30 years of experience. She helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and parenting concerns in a calm, direct way. Cheryl aims to make it simple to talk about what matters most and to feel understood during hard moments.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings. Conversations focus on what is practical and helpful for day-to-day life. Cheryl can weave in a biblical worldview when a client requests that perspective.
Her work draws on approaches that teach skills and build awareness. Clients learn tools to manage strong emotions, change unhelpful thinking patterns, and notice what matters most to them. Sessions tend to be straightforward, with goals set together and progress reviewed regularly.
Over her career she has supported people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, caregiver stress, and codependency concerns. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, self-esteem, anger, and complicated family histories. The focus is on small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life.
Cheryl mixes practical techniques with compassionate listening. She helps people sort through choices and find ways to move forward. For anyone unsure where to begin, she guides the first steps and helps set clear, realistic goals.
Approaches that guide online work and fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes taking small actions aligned with personal values, which is useful for depression, anxiety, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, mood disorders, phobias, and stress management.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a trusting relationship and listening so clients can make sense of their own choices. This approach supports people who need a steady, empathetic space to sort through grief, parenting issues, or relationship stress.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they will try methods that match the person's needs and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
For online work, please confirm available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different approaches lend themselves to different session rhythms, and Cheryl will help find options that fit a client's routine and goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Cheryl help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, codependency, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are direct and practical while staying warm and nonjudgmental. Cheryl combines skill teaching with listening to help clients make workable changes.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl brings over 30 years of professional experience in mental health practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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