- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship conflict
- Parenting support
About Cheryl
Cheryl Curtiss is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Connecticut with 30 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, grief, trauma and anger. Cheryl asks straightforward questions and listens closely as people describe what is causing strain in their daily lives.
She focuses on practical conversations that help people notice patterns in how they react and relate to others. Sessions involve talking through recent conflicts, learning small changes in responses, and trying different ways of communicating. Cheryl outlines options and helps clients pick approaches that fit their goals.
Clients come with a range of concerns including parenting strain, problems after separation, blended family tensions, and midlife transitions. She also supports people facing mood disorders, postpartum depression, hoarding, infidelity, and multicultural stressors. Cheryl pays attention to both current events and family of origin issues that shape how someone manages anger and relationships.
Her style is steady and practical. She encourages clear steps to reduce reactivity, manage overwhelming feelings, and rebuild trust after conflict. Work often includes skill practice between sessions and reviewing what helped or didn’t help in day-to-day situations.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payments use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and session options should be confirmed before booking.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at clearer communication and controlled emotional responses. One common method focuses on recognizing triggers and body signs of rising anger, teaching people small responses to interrupt escalation and reduce heat in a moment. This helps with flare-ups at home or work and with resentments that build over time.Another technique emphasizes practical communication skills. It teaches short phrases, timing, and listening techniques so tense conversations become less likely to spiral. This approach is useful for relationship repair, parenting challenges, and managing conflict with coworkers or family members.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl works collaboratively to match methods to a client's needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed. She outlines options and discusses what to try next so clients can make informed choices.
Session format options are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current choices before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins during a workday, or reduce the time spent traveling. Many people find remote sessions help them apply skills in real settings between appointments.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts, family issues, intimacy concerns, parenting problems, grief, trauma, anger, and related areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on noticing patterns, trying clearer communication, and practicing small behavior changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has 30 years of professional work experience in the field.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Connecticut Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as CT LMFT, and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.