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Dr. Cheryl Harrell Brinkley

Compassionate, practical support for life and relationships

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Cheryl

Dr. Cheryl Harrell Brinkley helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related challenges. She also supports concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, LGBT issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

She writes treatment plans to fit each person. The goal is steady progress through real conversations and clear goals. Her office work spans 14 years and she practices as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - in Georgia.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions begin with listening and understanding what matters most to the client. Dr.

Brinkley uses practical methods drawn from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She focuses on skills and small changes that can reduce symptoms and improve relationships. She also addresses issues like process addictions, sexual concerns, personality-related struggles, and first responder or veteran-related stress.

Sessions are adapted to a person’s needs and preferences. The conversation and plan are shaped together rather than imposed. Progress is tracked in ways that suit the client’s life and rhythm.

If someone is nervous about starting, Dr. Brinkley recognizes that first-step anxiety and speaks plainly about what to expect. She aims to make each session focused, practical, and respectful of the client’s values and pace.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical change

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what is said, and helps people clarify their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stressful reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal boundaries, and can be helpful for strong emotions and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and personal style. That decision is made together and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or life changes. Remote sessions still allow for skill practice, goal setting, and regular check-ins so therapy can move forward even when schedules are tight.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Brinkley address?
She works with addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, LGBT concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and respectful, starting with listening and then building a plan together. Sessions emphasize practical steps and skill building tailored to the person.
How long has she practiced?
She has 14 years of professional work experience as a counselor and has provided care across a range of concerns during that time.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Georgia with licence number GA LPC LPC002718.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the person’s preference.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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