Cheryl Martin, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Cheryl

Cheryl Martin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with everyday stresses. She offers steady, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, relationship strain, or big life changes. Cheryl speaks English and Tagalog and brings a calm, straightforward presence to sessions.

She uses plain, direct conversation to help clients name what feels hardest and try different ways of coping. Sessions aim to make problems feel clearer and more manageable.

Background and approach

Cheryl draws on 15 years of clinical experience as an LMFT in California to guide that work. Her approach combines several established methods to match each person’s needs. That can mean looking at how thoughts affect mood with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, identifying emotional patterns in relationships with Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or working through traumatic memories with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when appropriate.

Cheryl adapts methods based on what a client finds most helpful. She also values listening first and building a collaborative plan together. Therapy sessions often include small, practical steps to try between meetings and then review what worked.

Cheryl’s goal is to help people regain a sense of balance and clearer direction. Cheryl has worked in community mental health settings and brings real-world experience to family and parenting topics. People who want a therapist who speaks English or Tagalog and who uses tried methods in a down-to-earth way may find her approach fitting.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Cheryl commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and she also offers EMDR when trauma work is needed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at emotional patterns in relationships to improve connection and resolve recurring conflicts. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a targeted method for processing traumatic memories when that work fits a client’s goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl listens to what matters most, discusses options, and helps decide together whether CBT, EFT, EMDR, or a mix will suit the person’s needs and preferences. The plan is adjusted over time based on how things are going.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options let people join sessions from home, review ideas in writing, or check in between meetings. For many families and busy parents, that flexibility makes it easier to keep consistent progress while balancing daily responsibilities.

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.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cheryl address most often?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and related concerns such as abandonment and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is conversational and collaborative, focusing on clear steps you can try between sessions and on understanding feelings and patterns in everyday life.

What is her professional background?

Cheryl has 15 years of clinical experience and additional years working in community mental health, bringing practical experience with diverse family and parenting situations.

What credentials and region should I know about?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - with license number CA LMFT 107673, and she practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.

What session formats are available online?

Cheryl provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 15 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English, Tagalog

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