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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma processing
- Parenting concerns
About Cheryl
Cheryl Martin is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and Tagalog. Cheryl previously worked in community mental health settings for more than 20 years and brings that experience to her private practice work.
She uses practical, conversation-based methods to help people manage symptoms and make changes that fit day-to-day life. Her toolkit includes client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused methods, EMDR for trauma processing, and psychodynamic perspectives. Sessions focus on clear goals and strategies rather than technical language.
Cheryl helps people talk through difficult life changes such as divorce, separation, career transitions, and loss. She also addresses issues like abandonment, communication problems, isolation, and compassion fatigue. Therapy can include skills practice, exploring past patterns, and short-term interventions to relieve intense symptoms.
Her style is collaborative: she checks in about what is working and adjusts the plan as needed. Expect a mix of discussing current challenges, trying specific behavioral changes, and, when appropriate, deeper work about past relationships and meanings. Cheryl asks new clients to complete an initial matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location. International clients are not accepted. Prospective clients are invited to select the See online therapy options button to begin the matching process.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Cheryl commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and EMDR with other techniques as needed. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and uses reflective listening to clarify feelings and goals; it helps when someone needs space to sort through emotions and decisions. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that guides people through processing painful memories while tracking bilateral stimulation; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and intrusive memories.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will discuss what feels most useful, try approaches that match a person’s goals, and adjust the plan together based on progress and preference. She frames therapy as an ongoing conversation about what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking. The practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week by removing commute time and allowing shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. They also make it easier to keep appointments during work breaks or while managing caregiving and family schedules. If a client needs different pacing or methods, Cheryl adapts the session structure so the work fits everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Tagalog
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and parenting issues, and related areas such as abandonment and isolation.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and psychodynamic therapy. She blends these approaches to match a person’s needs.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and more than 20 years of experience in community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.