- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT and mindfulness
- Veteran issues experience
About Cheryl
Cheryl Crusse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 30 years of experience. She works with people managing depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, and mood-related challenges. She also helps those dealing with anger, relationship problems, and major life changes.
Her work commonly focuses on improving communication and coping skills. She talks with clients about attachment patterns, codependency, and issues around intimacy. She also supports people facing aging- and career-related concerns and those affected by veteran or armed forces experiences.
Cheryl uses practical, evidence-based methods in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Sessions include learning skills, practicing new responses, and setting realistic goals for everyday life.
Over three decades she has worked with a variety of people, including older adults and veterans. That experience informs how she approaches mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal affective disorder. Her focus is on clear strategies clients can try between sessions.
People who come for help with anger and resentment often begin by tracking triggers and patterns. From there she helps them build specific tools for communication, distress tolerance, and managing strong emotion. The aim is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Cheryl commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and accepting difficult thoughts while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns.She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness to help manage strong emotions and improve distress tolerance. DBT skills teach breathing, grounding, and emotion regulation tools that people can practice between sessions to reduce reactivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cheryl will discuss goals, preferences, and daily demands with each person and choose methods that fit. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted as needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into work days, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in the moments they come up and to bring real-life examples into sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, relationship and mood-related issues, among others listed in her practice focus.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, evidence-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach skills and set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has 30 years of clinical experience practicing in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.