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Cheryl Marrow, LPC, LMFT
District of Columbia
Licensed counselor and marriage therapist - relationships and addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused techniques
- Gottman Method approaches
About Cheryl
Cheryl Marrow is an LPC and LMFT practicing in the District of Columbia with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, addiction concerns, anxiety, anger, and major life changes. She also works with issues around intimacy, self-esteem, and stress management.
She uses straightforward tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tries different ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical skills people can try between meetings. Cheryl draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and emotion-focused methods to guide this work.
Her background includes long experience addressing family-origin problems, blended family challenges, and communication breakdowns. She also supports people dealing with divorce, separation, commitment concerns, and infidelity. Those with a history of substance use or military service may find her familiar with related issues.
Cheryl emphasizes clear communication and step-by-step plans. She helps clients notice patterns such as codependency, control struggles, or abandonment fears and then practices alternatives in session. Work often includes short behavioral experiments and focused communication practice.
Practical goals are typical - improving everyday interactions, reducing anxiety and anger spikes, and stabilizing recovery from drug and alcohol problems. Clients who want concrete tools and measurable change often prefer this style.
To start, visitors are asked to use the online matching process and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and can include international clients, but confirm current session options before booking.
How Cheryl applies practical approaches in online sessions
Cheryl commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns. CBT involves clear steps such as identifying automatic thoughts, testing beliefs with behavioral experiments, and practicing new responses. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and stress-related concerns.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their own goals. That approach supports emotional exploration and decision making. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss the methods that fit a person’s goals and preferences, and then try them collaboratively. Plans are adjusted based on what helps most, with regular review of progress.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these options to help clients practice skills in day-to-day routines, but confirm which formats Cheryl offers when you schedule.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She focuses on relationship problems, addiction recovery, anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes including midlife transitions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and skills-based, using CBT tools alongside client-centered and emotion-focused methods to change thoughts and behaviors.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 25 years of experience working with issues such as family of origin problems, communication breakdowns, and substance use concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and practices in the District of Columbia.
Can sessions be in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She accepts international clients; confirm any scheduling details and time zone arrangements when booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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