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Cheri Donahue

Cheri Donahue, LMHC

LMHC - Anxiety and Trauma

Florida

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Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH24479
NPI
1063626307
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Stress management
  • Grief support
  • Attachment issues

About Cheri

Cheri Donahue is an LMHC with 25 years of clinical experience based in Florida. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.

Cheri uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques in sessions. She listens to what feels most urgent and helps people break problems into manageable steps. Conversations focus on identifying patterns, trying specific coping skills, and testing new ways of reacting in real situations.

Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Cheri aims to make each meeting a chance to try one or two concrete strategies. Over time those small changes build toward clearer thinking and steadier responses to stressors.

People who prefer clear direction and practical steps often find this approach helpful. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and any logistical details that matter to them.

How Cheri uses evidence-based methods online

She works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes learning and practicing coping skills to manage anxiety and stress; it teaches breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. Another common approach addresses trauma and grief by helping people name what happened, organize memories, and try manageable ways to reduce distress in everyday moments.

Deciding which methods to use is a collaborative process. Cheri will talk through what feels most pressing, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on how the person responds. The goal is to find techniques that fit the client’s needs and daily life, not to prescribe a single method up front.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people choose sessions that match their energy level on a given day, such as a focused 20-minute check-in versus a longer conversation.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Cheri works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment and caregiver stress.

What is her approach in sessions?

She uses evidence-based techniques focused on practical skills. Sessions tend to break problems into steps and practice specific coping tools.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of clinical experience working with people facing a wide range of mental health challenges.

What credentials and location apply?

She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.

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