- Client-centered
- Emotion-focused
- Mindfulness-based
About Cheryl
Cheryl Sessoms is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. She brings 20 years of experience to sessions and focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them. She encourages small steps and acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage.
Cheryl uses a client-centered approach that lets each person guide the pace and focus of their work. She pairs that with emotion-focused and mindfulness techniques to help people name difficult feelings and learn ways to manage them day to day.
Common concerns she helps people address include stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing career challenges, feelings of isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
In a typical session Cheryl listens closely and reflects what she hears so clients feel understood. She helps set practical steps between sessions, keeps goals simple, and checks in about progress. Her style aims to be warm and straightforward so people can focus on change, not jargon.
Cheryl works in English and accepts international clients. If someone is ready to begin, she invites them to take a first step and complete the initial matching process to find a good fit.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Cheryl uses client-centered therapy to let the client lead the conversation and set priorities. This approach helps people focus on the issues that matter most and move at a pace that feels right to them.She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name their emotions, and on mindfulness techniques to build simple habits for managing stress. EFT helps with relationship to emotions, while mindfulness offers tools for calming the body and attention in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and may blend elements from different approaches as needed. The plan can evolve based on what helps most.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. If you plan to begin, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Cheryl supports finding ways to make therapy practical and workable for each person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheryl commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and career difficulties. Additional focus areas include isolation, life purpose, panic, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered, meaning the person’s priorities guide sessions. She combines emotion-focused and mindfulness tools to help name feelings and build coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience helping people with emotional and life challenges. That experience informs a practical, steady approach in sessions.
Where is Cheryl licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure in Georgia listed as GA LPC.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted. Reach out through the platform to confirm any location-specific details before scheduling.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform listing for current pricing details.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The matching step helps pair you with the right fit.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.