

My name is Cheryl.
I am a psychotherapist, with a Master's degree in Social Work.
I have my LCSW in NY.
I specialize in: Anxiety disorders, depression, family conflict, grief, relationship issues, and chronic mental health issues.
Types of therapy used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength based therapy, family therapy, affirmation therapy and couples counseling,
I am a 30 year veteran Clinical Social Worker. I have a BA in psychology and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California. My areas of specialty are individual therapy in stress management, grief, depression, PTSD, anxiety, chronic illness, children and adults
Many of us undergo difficult, painful, and traumatic events in our lives – things that are not only painful while we experience them, but that have a way of sticking to us long after the fact. The impact of these events can make us lose touch with who we really are. This often manifests in feeling stuck in unwanted behaviors, feelings, and negative beliefs about ourselves. These things can be very hard to manage. I specialize in understanding these issues and how they affect us.
In a career that first began twenty years ago in the Middle East and journeyed to NYC, I have seen clients from every conceivable background who have sought nurturing guidance to face trauma, anxiety, grief and sadness. Often, whether working with men and women suffering from loss or separation, abuse victims, veterans, refugees, or families of substance abusers, I have witnessed that moment of clarity in a client when they realize there is actually hope for a better, more satisfying life. This, I believe, is the essence of therapy and I strive to smooth the path towards and beyond it.
My aim is to help my clients recover hope and find the hero within. I focus on deepening client/therapist relationship through insight, empathy, mindfulness, humor, care, creativity and humanity. Furthermore, I am determined these be not just words we throw around, but pointers towards a better life filled with dignity.
I love literature and have a Master's degree in Creative Writing. This, I believe, can be another unique window in one's approach to therapy.



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