- Experienced LCSW
- Men's wellbeing focus
- Practical skills work
About Cheryl
Cheryl Crusse is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice in Florida. She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and mood-related challenges. Cheryl also pays attention to men's issues and other life transitions clients bring into sessions.
Cheryl uses straightforward, practical methods to help people improve how they cope day to day. She works with clients on communication, handling anger, and rebuilding self-esteem. Many people seek her help when facing career shifts, caregiving stress, or losses that feel hard to move through.
Her approach draws on therapies that teach skills and values rather than only talking about problems. Cheryl blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with mindfulness and acceptance-based work to help people notice what matters and take steps toward it. She also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to support change and emotional regulation.
Cheryl has worked with older adults and veterans as part of her broad background, and she brings that experience to common issues like attachment concerns, codependency, and compassion fatigue. She aims to help people find clearer purpose and steadier routines when life feels unstable.
Sessions are offered in English and take place from her Florida practice. To begin, clients follow the site's matching process and schedule according to therapist availability. Cheryl frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on practical steps and long-term coping.
How Cheryl Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Cheryl often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to guide her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or depression symptoms. ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult feelings remain.She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to help with emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills teach ways to tolerate strong emotions and improve communication. Mindfulness practices are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress and feedback accumulate. This process is practical and goal-oriented rather than fixed from the start.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are offered before booking since session options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them. Licensed professionals can adapt these therapeutic approaches to remote sessions while focusing on concrete skills and day-to-day coping.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheryl commonly address?
She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, mood disorders, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and supportive, using skill-based methods to help clients notice patterns, build coping tools, and set achievable goals.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Cheryl has 30 years of clinical experience in Florida, including work with older adults, veterans, and people facing major life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for online work?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cheryl?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.