- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Trauma-informed support
About Cheri
Cheri Doval is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. She brings 20 years of experience and a calm, engaged style to sessions. Cheri emphasizes building a strong rapport first so people feel heard and understood before moving into deeper work.
Her approach is flexible. She draws on methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and trauma-focused work when appropriate. Cheri aims to match the method to the concern rather than force a single style.
She listens closely and responds with practical steps people can try between sessions. That may mean learning new coping skills, practicing grounding and mindfulness, or changing patterns of thought and behavior. Cheri describes herself as caring, sensitive, and energetic in her work.
Cheri helps with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on adoption and foster care topics, divorce and separation, domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress.
Sessions are designed to be collaborative. Cheri works with each person to set goals and adjust the plan as progress is made. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead. Online work using this approach means sessions concentrate on understanding what matters most to the person and adapting pacing to their needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that align with their values, which can be practiced through exercises and short between-session tasks in virtual work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts and behaviors into steps and uses practical exercises that translate well to remote sessions, such as thought records and behavioral experiments.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods and adjust based on what helps most. That way the plan can change if something isn't working or if priorities shift.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. It can reduce travel time and make it simpler to attend regular appointments. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. The focus in remote work remains on clear communication, steady progress, and techniques that can be practiced between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheri commonly help address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and listening-focused, starting with building rapport and then using approaches that fit the issue, such as Client-Centered Therapy, ACT, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness.
What is Cheri's professional background?
Cheri has 20 years of experience and holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, bringing both clinical hours and long-term life experience to her practice.
Where is she located and licensed?
She is based in Florida and practices with the credential listed as FL LCSW.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with Cheri?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional or scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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