Cheryl Spence, LPCC - Therapist in Ohio

About Cheryl

Cheryl Spence is a licensed professional clinical counselor who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. She offers straightforward support and listens without judgment. Cheryl aims to make the first steps into therapy less overwhelming for caregivers and parents seeking practical help.

Her work emphasizes clear conversation and steady guidance. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns.

Background and approach

For trauma and painful memories she draws on EMDR strategies to reduce the intensity of distressing recollections. Mindfulness practices are also woven in to help with stress and panic symptoms. Cheryl brings 11 years of clinical counseling experience and a longer history in mental health.

She holds the LPCC credential - licensed professional clinical counselor - and practices in Ohio. That background gives her experience with a wide range of concerns, including postpartum depression, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and communication problems. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical.

Cheryl works with each person to set small, achievable goals and chooses techniques that fit daily life. She focuses on habits and skills people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and improve relationships. Her approach is paced to the person.

Cheryl makes space for difficult feelings while helping clients develop concrete coping steps. Parents and others who are worried about next steps often find this mix of grounding and skill-building helpful.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is used to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories. Sessions guide attention while addressing upsetting images and sensations, and it can help with symptoms of post-traumatic stress and intense reactions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and practice new responses. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily life to choose methods that fit. This decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity when schedules shift. Licensed professionals can adapt EMDR and CBT techniques for remote work, and the variety of formats supports different comfort levels and communication styles.

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.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. The practice also addresses related issues such as postpartum depression, panic attacks, and caregiver stress.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions are conversational and practical with an emphasis on clear steps. Cheryl blends cognitive behavioral ideas, trauma-focused methods, and mindfulness to help people manage symptoms and change unhelpful patterns.

How many years has she worked in counseling?

She has 11 years of professional counseling experience and over two decades working in the mental health field. That experience informs her work with varied concerns and caregiving roles.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LPCC credential - licensed professional clinical counselor - listed as OH LPCC E.1700419-SUPV. She practices in Ohio.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are available for remote sessions?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels.

How are costs and starting therapy handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Ohio
Languages: English

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