- Client-centered
- Mindfulness
- Narrative work
About Cheryl
Cheryl Pacione is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and work or career difficulties. Cheryl also supports those facing trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, and issues around sexual identity.
Her approach draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps that can reduce distress. She uses narrative and mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns in thinking and behavior and then try different responses.
Cheryl has experience with a wide range of life situations. She has worked with LGBTQIA+ people and those in non-monogamous relationships, and she spent time on New York State's committee for inclusion and diversity. She also brings vocational counseling experience for job-related concerns and knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act when disability intersects with mental health.
In conversations she will listen for patterns of control, communication problems, abandonment issues, and attachment concerns. She often helps people map out small, achievable changes that change how they respond to anger, stress, or relationship conflicts. Practical tools and steady follow-up are part of her style.
Many clients use messaging plus regular live sessions for ongoing contact. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to match their needs.
Approaches Cheryl Uses and how they translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and choices. The therapist listens without judgment and helps the person name concerns and options. This approach is useful for working through anger, relationship friction, and low self-esteem.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice thoughts, bodily tension, and emotional signals. It helps people pause before reacting and can reduce the intensity of anger and anxiety. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships. Rewriting those narratives can change how someone responds to triggers and old patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will collaborate with the person to test which methods feel most helpful. She uses discussion, short exercises, and follow-up tasks to see what works and will adjust based on the client's goals and preferences.
Session formats mentioned in her biography include a combination of message-based communication and regular live sessions by video or phone for many clients. Confirm the current session options before booking so they fit your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose a quieter setting or a phone call if video is not practical.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, career concerns, grief, addiction, ADHD, and related matters.
What is her style in therapy?
She uses a practical, client-centered style that emphasizes present-focused steps and problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LMHC in New York and practices from that state.
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.
What session formats does she use?
The original biography notes a mix of messaging plus regular live sessions by video or phone for many clients. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do payments and costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.