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Cheryl Fraley

Cheryl Fraley, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Calm guidance for life’s difficult moments

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Practical coping skills
  • Compassionate listening

About Cheryl

Cheryl Fraley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Cheryl emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in each conversation.

Her sessions are built around what each person needs. She adapts the dialogue and plan to fit specific life situations. That might mean focusing on coping skills, clearer communication, or sorting through painful memories.

Cheryl uses practical, goal-oriented methods alongside a warm, client-centered stance. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is weighing change or struggling with addictive behaviors.

She also applies solution-focused strategies to set small, achievable steps toward improvement. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and managing day-to-day stress.

People work at their own pace and set priorities together. Cheryl aims to make the therapy process straightforward and actionable. She encourages people to take the next step when they're ready.

Approaches that guide online work and practical care

Cheryl draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, listening-first space where the person’s priorities set the direction. This approach focuses on understanding each person and responding to their needs rather than following a rigid script.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people identify patterns that increase anxiety or low mood and practice concrete skills to shift those patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Cheryl will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaborative process means adjusting techniques and pacing as progress emerges.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because current session formats are not specified here. Ask about available options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can be scheduled around work or family tasks.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cheryl commonly address?

Cheryl works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, grief, and addictions among other issues.

What is her general therapy style?

She combines a client-centered approach with practical methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to create plans that match each person’s goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Cheryl has 25 years of professional experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida 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.

How does cost work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with Cheryl?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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