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Cheryl Nelson, LMHC
Massachusetts
MA LMHC - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT and mindfulness
- Biblical worldview option
About Cheryl
Cheryl Nelson is an MA, LMHC licensed in Massachusetts with more than 30 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and address parenting concerns. She also supports people dealing with depression and related mood issues.
Cheryl keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is happening now, then works with each person to try different responses to unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the approaches she uses to notice thinking patterns and test alternatives in everyday situations.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people clarify values and set small, doable steps toward those values. Mindfulness techniques and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy may be used to teach emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills when they fit the concern.
When requested, Cheryl can include a biblical worldview in sessions so clients can consider faith-based perspectives alongside clinical approaches. She presents options clearly and lets people decide what feels most relevant for them.
Her practice focuses on practical tools for coping, not labels or long explanations. People who want structured, step-by-step changes in how they think and act may find this approach useful. Sessions are held in Massachusetts and conducted in English.
Structured approaches for online care
Cheryl commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that fit a person's everyday life. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what works. It is often used for anxiety, stress, phobias, and mood concerns. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings.She also uses client-centered techniques to listen closely and shape sessions around each person's preferences. Choosing which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that match the client’s needs and comfort level, adjusting as they learn what is most effective.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Cheryl will work with each person to set a plan that fits their day-to-day routine and therapeutic goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, addictions, relationship and family issues, and related concerns such as low self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, focusing on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different ways of responding using CBT and related methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has more than 30 years of professional experience working with people on mood, stress, grief, and parenting issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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