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Cheryl Slaight, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and trauma support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal-focused work
About Cheryl
Cheryl Slaight is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, practicing in Michigan with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. Cheryl speaks English and works with adults on a range of concerns related to mood and life stressors.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Cheryl listens to what is most pressing and then helps identify thoughts and habits that get in the way. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns of thinking and to test different ways of responding. She also uses client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on the person's priorities.
Cheryl includes mindfulness practices to help reduce reactivity and improve attention to the present moment. Solution-focused strategies help set small, doable goals and track progress. Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck or unsure about change.
Her experience includes work with trauma responses, grief and loss, anger management, and chronic health-related stress. Sessions involve talking through recent problems, practicing specific skills, and planning practical steps to try between meetings.
People who contact Cheryl are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted, and sessions are offered in English.
How CBT, client-centered, and mindfulness work online
Cheryl often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that increase worry or low mood, then practices small changes to see if they help. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns because it breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings.She also uses client-centered methods that keep the work focused on the person's own goals and priorities. That approach involves listening and reflecting so the person can decide which next steps feel right. Mindfulness techniques are used to build attention and reduce reactivity through simple exercises that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. Cheryl will discuss what fits best with a person's needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods as work progresses. The plan can change based on what helps most in real life.
Session format options should be confirmed before booking. The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and being able to use audio or video depending on bandwidth or comfort. Confirm the current session options when you set up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she most often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns, along with related mood and life stress issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include identifying patterns and practicing specific skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 24 years of professional experience and holds the LMSW credential in Michigan.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Michigan as an LMSW and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Fees vary by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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