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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Chronic illness support
About Cheri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 40 years of experience. Cheri Atkinson helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and life changes. She also supports clients facing chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress, trauma and abuse, and issues like guilt, shame, and isolation.
Cheri sees adults and children who have experienced medical or physical changes after accidents or illness. She works with people living with intellectual disability, HIV/AIDS, chronic pain, and mood or panic disorders. Her practice includes support for those rethinking career direction or coping with midlife shifts.
Her approach is practical and client-focused. Sessions involve listening, clarifying what matters most to the client, and teaching emotional coping skills. She adapts methods to the issues presented rather than following a single rigid technique.
Expect straightforward conversations about what is upsetting and what can change. Cheri helps clients identify small, doable steps to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning. She also pays attention to communication patterns that affect relationships and caregiving roles.
Over four decades of practice inform her work with chronic health concerns and life transitions. Cheri draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and on-the-ground experience to help people build skills for managing feelings, problem solving, and making decisions. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Two common evidence-based approaches she draws on are brief skills training and problem-focused work. Brief skills training teaches specific tools for managing anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps to reduce avoidance. Problem-focused work breaks down stressful situations into parts and helps identify concrete next steps for work, caregiving, or relationship problems.She also uses supportive clinical conversation to process grief, trauma, and changes from illness. That involves steady listening, helping people name their reactions, and practicing coping skills together during sessions. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - she and the client evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit those priorities.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commutes, and allow check-ins when a quick phone or video session is more practical. It also makes regular follow-ups simpler after medical appointments or during caregiving periods. Licensed professionals adapt session length and focus to match practical constraints and client goals.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, trauma, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress, and mood or panic disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and flexible. She listens, clarifies goals, and teaches emotional coping skills suited to the client's situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience in clinical social work and related practice settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.