- Stress and anxiety
- Chronic illness support
- Grief and loss
About Cheri
Cheri Atkinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with over 40 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem difficulties, relationship and family concerns, and challenges related to chronic illness and life transitions.
She has long experience helping adults and children who face disability, medical change, or the aftermath of accidents. Cheri focuses on practical coping skills and clear strategies that people can use day to day. Sessions involve talking through current problems, learning ways to manage feelings, and practicing steps to regain routine and control.
Her approach is shaped by evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts to what each person needs in the moment. Cheri helps clients build emotional coping skills and improve communication about difficult topics. She aims to reduce overwhelm and increase a person’s ability to handle stressors that come up in work, caregiving, health, or relationships.
Cheri has worked with issues connected to cancer, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, panic attacks, guilt and shame, and isolation. She also addresses career stress, control issues, forgiveness, and life purpose concerns. These practical problem areas are woven into sessions so people leave with steps they can try between meetings.
People who contact her can expect direct, calm conversation and methods that focus on what helps most right now. Her long experience in California settings informs a steady, straightforward style aimed at manageable change.
How therapeutic methods translate online
Evidence-based techniques are used in straightforward ways. Cognitive-based strategies help people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxious reactions and negative mood. Skills focus on steps to manage panic symptoms, challenge fearful thinking, and handle social situations more comfortably.Behavioral approaches emphasize small, doable practice. That can include gradual exposure to feared situations, practicing communication skills, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. These methods are useful for panic attacks, social anxiety challenges, and coping with chronic medical or caregiving stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their goals and daily life, adjusting pace and methods based on feedback and progress.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, working remotely can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, enable shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or phone options depending on their comfort level and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can guide how to adapt exercises and practice between sessions so work continues outside meeting times.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and challenges from chronic illness and life transitions.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical coping skills, clear strategies, and direct conversation to address daily stressors and emotional reactions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings more than 40 years of professional experience as a social worker in California.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.