- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship work
- Practical skills
About Cherish
Cherish Krisciunas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 12 years of experience. She works with people dealing with anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and managing strong emotions.
Her style centers on client-centered and relational work. She uses a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused thinking, and emotionally focused methods. That means sessions often include talking through patterns, learning small behavior changes, and practicing ways to handle difficult feelings.
She supports people facing stress, depression, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns like intimacy issues, abandonment, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, impulsivity, and isolation. Relationship topics include communication problems, infidelity, divorce or separation, and family conflict.
In sessions clients can expect focused conversation and concrete tools to try between meetings. Cherish emphasizes clear goals and collaborative planning. Conversations move between understanding feelings and taking small steps that fit daily life.
Her work is direct and person-focused. She aims to help people gain new perspective on their patterns and to develop practical ways to respond differently. People in Florida who prefer to work in English are the primary clients described here.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter, while helping people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches techniques to test and change patterns that increase distress. It is often used for anxiety and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relational patterns and how early connections shape current expectations in close relationships, which can help with intimacy and communication difficulties.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. They will suggest methods and adjust them as the work progresses so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Discussing goals and trying brief practical exercises can happen in a virtual meeting just as in person, and the therapist will help you decide which way of meeting supports your needs and schedule.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly work with?
Cherish works with anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and family issues, depression, and related concerns such as intimacy, caregiver stress, and isolation.
How does her therapeutic approach feel in a session?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She blends cognitive behavioral tools, attachment-informed work, and emotionally focused methods to help people understand patterns and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of emotional and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds a Florida LCSW credential and practices in Florida.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.