- Values-based coaching
- CBT and ACT approaches
- Supports life transitions
About Cheryl
Cheryl Osler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who supports men and others dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, career pressure, and life changes. She helps people facing grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, attention difficulties, mood swings, and struggles with self-esteem. Cheryl also works with issues such as caregiver stress, communication problems, and isolation that often accompany major life transitions.
Cheryl blends practical strategies with a focus on each person's values and goals. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to support people in clarifying what matters and taking small, realistic steps toward those values.
Her background includes nursing and psychology studies as well as a decade of private practice as a licensed mental health counselor. This mix of clinical and health care experience shapes a pragmatic style that emphasizes skills, routines, and steady progress. Cheryl has worked with a wide range of concerns, including first responder stress, caregiver issues, and chronic illness-related distress.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and action-oriented. People can expect structured tools to manage symptoms, discussion about practical life changes, and work on communication and coping strategies. Cheryl also offers coaching-style conversations when clients want focused support for career or relationship decisions.
She accepts international clients and holds a Washington LMHC credential. To begin, people use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How Cheryl's approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to name their values and take committed action toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative responses, which supports work on mood, anxiety, and habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the client's perspective guides the pace and focus of sessions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl works collaboratively with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. Together they review what works, adjust the plan, and try new exercises when needed.
The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and keep momentum between sessions. It also allows for flexible check-ins and guided exercises that translate well to video or audio conversations. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques to remote sessions while helping people build practical routines and skills that carry into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Cheryl help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, attention issues, and related life changes.
What is Cheryl's therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and values-driven, mixing skill-building with reflective work. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping tools, and small steps clients can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cheryl has ten years working as a licensed mental health counselor in private practice and additional experience from nursing and disaster mental health volunteering.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices from Washington state.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept clients from outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.