About Cheryl

Cheryl Breining is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk about hard things without judgment. Cheryl emphasizes practical steps and steady support so clients can make small, meaningful changes.

With three years of professional experience she focuses on everyday struggles like motivation, confidence, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with time spent on skills that people can use between meetings. Cheryl listens for patterns that get in the way and helps clients try new ways of responding. Her approach centers on building a working relationship based on respect and clear communication.

She encourages people to identify what matters most and to set realistic next steps. Cheryl checks progress regularly so plans stay useful and relevant. Many conversations cover practical tools for managing emotions, improving communication, and handling impulsivity or control issues.

People also bring concerns such as divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, or midlife shifts, and Cheryl helps them break these problems into manageable parts. Cheryl supports women facing social anxiety, self-love struggles, or the stress of parenting. She offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence while helping clients build skills for day-to-day life.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach helps people learn emotion regulation and coping strategies to reduce anxiety and stress. These techniques teach concrete steps to notice triggers, slow down strong reactions, and try different responses.

Another approach emphasizes building communication and problem-solving skills to handle relationship and parenting challenges. This work breaks larger problems into small actions, practices new behaviors, and reviews what helps most over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as progress is made. She aims to find approaches that feel useful and realistic for everyday life.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people see nonverbal cues and work more closely on skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits better into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging offer flexibility for brief reflections, coaching, and ongoing support between longer sessions.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Cheryl commonly address?
Cheryl works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related difficulties. She also helps with communication problems, impulsivity, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She keeps sessions direct and practical, focusing on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. The tone is supportive and nonjudgmental.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses 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 a time according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
3 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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