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Cheryl Meng, LICSW
Washington
LICSW in Washington - Stress and Mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centered
- Mindfulness practice
- Problem-focused steps
About Cheryl
Cheryl Meng is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 22 years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and grief. Cheryl also supports people facing parenting strain, sleep problems, career stress, and coping with life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-focused. She uses client-centered methods to hear what matters most and to set practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of how she helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies also appear in sessions to build awareness and find concrete next steps.
Cheryl draws on experience from child welfare and medical social work in everyday language. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, problem solving, and skills people can use between meetings. She pays attention to how stress shows up in relationships and daily routines.
For people dealing with trauma, mood disorders, or complicated family history, she combines practical coping skills with attentive listening. Her work also covers adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life topics.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Cheryl uses structured approaches in online sessions
Cheryl commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and change small behaviors that maintain stress or low mood. CBT sessions focus on clear goals, experiments to test beliefs, and practical homework tasks that build new habits.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize what the client wants to work on. That means listening to priorities first and shaping sessions around immediate concerns. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus in daily life.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. Cheryl collaborates with each person to choose which approaches fit their goals and preferences. She checks progress and adjusts the plan as needed so sessions stay practical and relevant.
The specific online session formats are not listed in her biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these formats to keep work manageable alongside daily responsibilities.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behavioral responses. It is combined with other methods to set clear, practical goals.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and goal-focused, emphasizing listening, practical problem solving, and steps people can use between sessions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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