- Anger management
- ACT and CBT
- Faith perspective optional
About Cheryl
Cheryl Nelson is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with over 30 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, and anger. Cheryl also works with issues connected to addiction, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Cheryl focuses on creating a setting where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She offers a straightforward, person-centered way of working. If clients want a faith perspective, she can incorporate a biblical worldview into sessions.
Her approach draws on several practical therapies. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters and take purposeful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new skills. Mindfulness techniques are included to reduce reactivity and increase awareness.
Cheryl also draws from Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) ideas to support emotional regulation and problem solving. Over three decades she has worked with a wide variety of life challenges, including adoption and foster care concerns, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and coping with disasters.
People often come to her wanting clearer ways to manage anger, reduce recurring worry, or handle difficult life changes. She aims to help clients develop practical tools they can use between sessions and in everyday life.
How Cheryl uses therapeutic methods in online sessions
Cheryl commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people identify values and take concrete steps toward them. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and committing to meaningful action, which can help with anger that comes from ongoing frustration or life changes.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot patterns of thinking that escalate strong emotions. CBT offers practical strategies for testing thoughts, changing reactions, and building new coping habits. Mindfulness techniques are used alongside these methods to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change and skills grow.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for more flexible check-ins when life gets hectic. Talk with Cheryl about timing and structure so sessions match everyday routines and practical needs.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, anger, addictions, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach combined with practical methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT ideas, and mindfulness skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 30 years of professional work experience as a mental health counselor.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is an LMHC licensed in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription 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.