Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Cheryl works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cheryl
Cheryl Meng is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and relationship problems. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, depression, addiction, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Her approach is calm and practical, aimed at clear steps rather than jargon.
Cheryl keeps sessions focused on clients' goals. She listens first, then helps people name what feels most urgent. Together they plan small, doable changes and track progress week to week.
Background and approach
She uses practical tools to improve sleep, reduce panic, and handle intense emotions. Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses mindfulness practices to ground people during strong feelings.
Solution-focused questions help clients spot what already works and build on those strengths. Cheryl brings 22 years of experience to her work as a Washington LICSW. That background includes work in medical social services and child welfare settings, which shaped her ability to work with complex life situations.
She aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful. People who prefer a direct, compassionate style often find her approach useful. Cheryl prioritizes clear communication and practical homework between sessions.
She explains tools in plain language and helps clients apply them in daily life.
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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Cheryl lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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 Cheryl’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered work begins by centering the person's goals and life situation. In practice that means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and then helps the client set priorities. This approach is useful when someone needs a compassionate space to sort out what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, and stress by giving concrete steps to practice between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches grounded attention to present-moment experience. Short exercises help reduce reactivity to strong emotions and improve focus. This work pairs well with CBT techniques when people need tools to calm down before trying skill-based changes.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. That means adjusting strategies over time and checking what feels most helpful.
Online formats allow flexibility in how people connect. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and demonstrations. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are available for quick check-ins, brief exercises, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Cheryl
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges. Many additional focus areas are supported, such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, and mood disorders.
What is her general therapy style?
The style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on the client's goals, with clear steps and tools to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience, including work in medical social services and child welfare settings that shaped her clinical perspective.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LICSW, licensed in Washington. Sessions are offered from that state and reflect her Washington licensure.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.