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Cheryl Leong, LMFT

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, LGBT, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Gottman Method
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About Cheryl

Cheryl Leong is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of clinical experience who blends practical tools with reflective practices to help clients navigate transitions and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on mindfulness-based perspectives alongside pragmatic strategies to support people managing life changes, ADHD-related concerns, relationship stress, and coaching goals. Her practice emphasizes cultural humility and LGBTQIA+ affirmation while remaining attentive to the needs of immigrants and multicultural contexts.

Cheryl’s style is warm, compassionate, and direct; she aims to quickly identify clients' goals and offer focused support suited to short-term work when appropriate. Sessions prioritize clarity and collaboration, combining evidence-informed techniques with attention to values and lived experience.

Clients seeking a therapist who balances skill-building with reflective exploration may find her approach helpful for addressing practical obstacles, improving relationship patterns, and developing coping strategies for everyday life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cheryl commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behaviors and reduce distress, which can be useful for managing everyday challenges and ADHD-related task management. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and self-compassion, helping clients respond to stress and life transitions with greater clarity and calm.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in session, adjusting methods over time to match changing needs and priorities. This shared decision-making helps ensure therapy aligns with each person’s values and circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from different locations within the region she serves. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and mindfulness exercises to these formats so clients can practice skills between sessions and apply them in daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cheryl commonly address?
Her listed specialties include LGBT concerns, relationship issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD, along with attention to multicultural concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a warm, compassionate, and honest manner, offering mindfulness-informed perspectives alongside pragmatic tools to help clients reach their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of experience as a practicing therapist to her work, integrating that background into focused, goal-oriented sessions.
What are her professional credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California with license number CA LMFT 52417 and practices from California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients, so services are available only to clients within the supported region.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Multicultural concerns

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

About

Cheryl Leong is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 18 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.