Cheryl Scopinich , LCSW - Therapist in Pennsylvania

ACT and CBT
Client-centered work
Skills for anger

About Cheryl

Cheryl Scopinich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, trauma, and life changes. Cheryl also supports people dealing with career strain, parenting stress, self-esteem issues, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on building workable skills. Cheryl uses clear conversation and guided exercises so clients can try new ways of handling strong feelings and difficult situations.

Cheryl draws from several well-known methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She blends these approaches to match what a client needs, working on thoughts, behavior, and values instead of only symptoms.

In session she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, set realistic goals, and practice concrete tools for managing anger, anxiety, or low mood. She also addresses issues tied to family background, adoption and foster care, attachment, chronic illness, and grief when relevant.

Cheryl asks clients to be active in the work. That can mean trying small behavior changes between sessions and reporting back on what worked. The aim is steady progress through practical steps rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions fit

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It can help when anger or frustration gets in the way of things you care about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills for changing patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation that helps people talk through what matters most and make decisions that fit their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on their goals, daily demands, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process includes checking results and adjusting work as needed.

The specific session formats available should be confirmed before booking. Ask about options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time for appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques to an online setting so people can practice skills and report back on what helps them between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability CodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelity JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisis Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to anger?

She supports adults dealing with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, person-focused style that emphasizes clear conversation, skill practice, and behavior changes between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 19 years of experience working with a broad range of concerns including mood, anxiety, trauma, and addictions.

What credential and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does the payment model work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.