- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- ACT principles
About Cheryl
Cheryl Comfort is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Arkansas with eight years of experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, and the practical problems of everyday life.
She helps people who feel overwhelmed by resentment, frequent outbursts, or living with another person’s strong emotions. Sessions focus on talking through what happens in triggering moments, learning concrete skills to respond differently, and improving communication so conflicts calm down sooner.
Her approach blends several evidence-based methods. Cheryl uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new behaviors. She draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for distress tolerance and emotion regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to clarify values and guide actions even when feelings are intense.
In practice she works step by step. People learn short-term strategies to manage immediate anger or anxiety. They also build longer-term habits for clearer boundaries and steadier moods. Many bring specific problems like workplace frustration, parenting stress, relationship conflict, or grief and get practical tools to handle those situations.
Cheryl speaks English and practices in Arkansas. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session to begin exploring goals and next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Cheryl commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her practice. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of behaving, which is useful for anger that follows automatic thinking or workplace stress. DBT supplies concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to reduce the intensity of outbursts and manage crisis moments.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and act in line with those values despite strong feelings. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist and client decide together which approaches fit the person’s goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or remove travel time. Cheryl will discuss practical arrangements and match the session rhythm to daily life while focusing on skill practice and real situations.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
She works with people facing frequent outbursts, simmering resentment, workplace frustration, and living with someone else’s strong emotions.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, skills-based work with clear step-by-step guidance. Sessions focus on real-life situations and behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a counselor working with anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Arkansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.