- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Cheryl
Cheryl Wharton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, as well as social anxiety and phobia among other issues. Cheryl focuses on helping clients manage life changes and improve how they relate to others.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is getting in the way of daily life. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill-building, and noticing patterns that keep problems active. Cheryl draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect, and on cognitive-behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her background includes a degree in psychology and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, and she holds a California LMFT credential. Over three decades she has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, addictions, parenting stresses, and intimacy-related problems. Her work also addresses blended family issues, codependency, and communication problems.
Cheryl often brings mindfulness and dialectical behavior ideas into sessions to help with emotion regulation and presence. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals shape each step. Practical coping skills and clearer communication are common outcomes of her approach.
She encourages people who feel isolated or stuck to explore steps toward better relationships and greater daily functioning. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set priorities and plan follow-up work.
How Cheryl’s approaches translate to online work
Cheryl frequently blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, reflecting, and shaping goals around what matters to the client. It helps people feel understood and clarifies priorities for change. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve functioning. Mindfulness practice trains attention and calm, which can reduce reactivity and help with stress and panic.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Cheryl collaborates with each person to try approaches, notice what helps, and adjust the plan based on needs and preferences. The first sessions often involve setting concrete goals and choosing a few skills to practice between meetings.
Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer a camera session to practice social skills, while others choose audio for a simpler check-in; discuss what fits your routine when you schedule.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Cheryl works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues including social anxiety and phobia, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness to build skills and clarify goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has practiced professionally for 30 years and brings both clinical and life experience to sessions.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking by checking the therapist's online profile and scheduling flow.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.