- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Cheryl
Cheryl Coney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, parenting stress, ADHD, and anger. Cheryl helps clients identify practical next steps and build skills that reduce harmful patterns over time.
She uses straightforward therapy methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on clear goals, workable skills, and everyday habits. Cheryl encourages people to name what success looks like and to try small changes that match their life circumstances.
Her background includes work in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings where she supported adults and adolescents coping with trauma, obsessive and compulsive behaviors, personality-related difficulties, and self-harm urges. Those experiences inform a style that combines active listening with direct skills practice. She aims to help clients test different perspectives and change behaviors that get in the way of better functioning.
Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Slippery Rock University and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. That training underpins a practical approach to therapy that balances short-term problem solving and skills building with deeper personal work when needed.
People who seek her help tend to want concrete tools - for handling anger, reducing impulsive responses, managing cravings, or improving communication. Cheryl works with each person to set achievable steps and measure progress along the way.
Approaches used in online sessions
Cheryl commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to shape online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or anger. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication, which helps when frustration and strong feelings get in the way of daily life.She also draws on client-centered techniques that keep the conversation focused on each person's goals and motivations. Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work - she will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single approach.
If you plan to pursue remote sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions still allow hands-on skills practice, homework planning, and problem-solving work between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered with a focus on practical skills and clear goals. She blends cognitive and behavioral techniques with mindfulness and motivational approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings with adolescents and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
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 sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.