Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
How Cheryl works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia, District of Columbia
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cheryl
Dr. Cheryl Mansfield is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twenty years of experience in mental health. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship strain, and related concerns.
Her manner is warm and straightforward so people can talk about what matters without extra jargon. She uses plain language to point out how stress and life events shape thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on building awareness and practical skills to reduce emotional intensity. That often means learning specific coping tools and ways to change unhelpful thought patterns. Her approach blends several methods to match what each person needs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and shift thinking that feeds distress. Client-Centered Therapy keeps sessions focused on the person's goals and pace. Solution-Focused techniques identify small, concrete steps that move life forward.
Dr. Mansfield has provided therapy in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and military settings. She aims to create a calm, supportive space where people can explore hard topics and practice new skills.
Progress is measured in practical changes people can use after sessions. People who choose her often want straightforward strategies for coping, clearer communication in relationships, or relief from intense emotions like anger or grief. She helps set realistic goals and teaches repeatable skills that can be used outside sessions.
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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
Approaches Cheryl lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused 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 her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and pace, with the therapist listening deeply and helping people find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs space to process feelings and decide what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then teaches concrete exercises to change them. It suits issues like anxiety, depression, anger, and stress where changing thought and behavior patterns can reduce symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily life to pick methods that fit. That collaborative process makes it easier to try tools and adjust what isn't working.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress between sessions, or when someone prefers typing to speaking.
These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, caregiving, or travel, and allow licensed professionals to apply the same therapeutic techniques across formats.
Questions people ask about Cheryl
What concerns does Dr. Mansfield address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as caregiver strain and low self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, straightforward, and practical. Sessions focus on building awareness, teaching coping techniques, and setting clear goals.
What kind of background does she bring to sessions?
Dr. Mansfield has twenty years of experience working in outpatient, hospital, and military settings. That range informs her practical approach to difficult problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds DC LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and is located in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers a range of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model 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 schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.