LMHC

Cheryl Nelson, LMHC

Experience30 years
LocationMassachusetts
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Cheryl

Cheryl Nelson is a licensed mental health counselor based in Massachusetts with over 30 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the everyday challenges that arise from life changes, addiction, trauma, relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Her practice also addresses adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, disaster-related coping, divorce and separation, family of origin wounds, guilt and shame, and related mood and behavioral concerns. Cheryl emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients can explore thoughts and emotions safely.

She draws on evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor work to individual needs. For clients who wish to integrate faith perspectives, she can offer a biblical worldview as an optional element of care.

Cheryl combines decades of practice with a collaborative stance to help clients find practical tools and renewed perspective as they work toward their goals.

Online Therapy and Evidence-Based Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility, offering practical strategies for coping with distressing thoughts and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can support emotional regulation and improved focus.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl works with each person to explore which methods feel most helpful given their goals, preferences, and life context, and she adjusts techniques over time to find the best fit. Clients are encouraged to share feedback so therapy can evolve to meet changing needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care from home or work and to access therapeutic tools and support without travel, while preserving the collaborative, individualized nature of in-person work.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Cheryl address?

Her work covers a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She creates an open, nonjudgmental environment and uses evidence-based methods like ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and client-centered therapy to tailor treatment to each person's needs and goals.

What is her professional background?

Cheryl brings more than 30 years of professional experience working with a wide variety of mental health and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is licensed in Massachusetts and holds the MA LMHC license with license number LMHC4102.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling options.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with Cheryl?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Life purpose Mood disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

What Cheryl can help with

Cheryl Nelson works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

Cheryl works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, and parenting issues.

Cheryl works with clients with depression.

How Cheryl approaches therapy

Cheryl's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Cheryl is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Massachusetts, with 30 years of clinical experience.