Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
How Cheryl works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCP
- Licensed in
- Florida, Illinois
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cheryl
Dr. Cheryl Affrunti uses a person-centered approach to help people manage strong emotions and improve daily life. She is a licensed clinical psychologist (LCP) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience.
Dr. Affrunti offers a calm, respectful space where people can speak openly and begin to make changes that matter to them. She often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices are also part of her work when they fit a person’s needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, manageable steps, and skills people can use between meetings. Dr.
Affrunti has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also addresses grief, sleep and eating challenges, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Her experience includes working with veterans and first responders affected by physical and emotional trauma.
Her style is warm and accepting. She listens first, then helps people identify practical strategies that match their priorities. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques are available when someone wants action-oriented direction.
Therapy sessions are offered online through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. People begin by answering a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments according to the process on the site.
What Cheryl works with
Everything Cheryl lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Cheryl's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Cheryl lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches and online sessions work together
Dr. Affrunti commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and emotions, clarify what matters most, and take small steps toward those values. ACT can be helpful for anger, anxiety, and feeling stuck because it emphasizes action aligned with what matters rather than fighting internal experiences.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also a frequent part of her work and focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems going. CBT helps with mood, anxiety, sleep, and patterns that feed into anger and stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques that fit, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This means the work is tailored to needs, preferences, and how someone responds over time.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow real-time conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a camera-free check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, reflections between sessions, and more flexible scheduling. These options give practical ways to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, school, caregiving, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Cheryl
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, self-esteem, and career and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then uses ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques as appropriate to the person’s goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with people facing a variety of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCP and practices in Florida; the profile also notes IL LCP and FL Psychologist licensing details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the process.