- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Grief and loss
About Cheryl
Cheryl Chiarello is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. She invites clients to talk through difficult thoughts and feelings in a calm, listening space. Cheryl emphasizes practical support for coping with life changes and finding more steadiness day to day.
She believes people benefit from an experienced listener who does not judge or criticize. Sessions are a place to say what’s on your mind and to sort out confusing emotions. Cheryl will help if you have trouble talking at first and will move at a pace that feels manageable.
Cheryl uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s experience and to follow what matters most to them. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clarify goals and Psychodynamic Therapy to look at patterns that repeat over time. These approaches are used to address issues such as addiction, relationship and family of origin concerns, caregiver stress, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
With 17 years of experience, Cheryl works from New Jersey and supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues, attachment questions, communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, jealousy, and exploring life purpose. She offers straightforward, respectful care that centers the client’s priorities.
To begin, Cheryl asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session based on her availability. Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
How Cheryl's approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to each person. Online sessions using this approach let a therapist respond in the moment to what the client brings and build understanding at a comfortable pace.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to clarify goals and resolve mixed feelings about change. Used online, it can help people set manageable steps for issues like addiction, coping with life changes, or improving habits.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks for patterns in feelings and behavior that repeat over time. In remote conversations it can help people notice recurring relationship or family of origin themes and connect past experience to current choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and help decide which methods to emphasize. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to keep regular momentum while working through stress, addiction, grief, or life transitions with a licensed professional.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheryl commonly help with?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is Cheryl's therapy style like?
She offers a calm, nonjudgmental listening approach that helps people speak freely and sort through feelings. Cheryl uses client-centered conversations and collaborative goal-setting.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl brings 17 years of clinical experience to her work with clients.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC credentials and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with Cheryl?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.