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Entry 002672Michigan / United States

Cheryl Salas

Cheryl Salas, LMFT

Michigan 18 years in practice

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Stress

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  • Relationship difficulties
  • Family of origin work
  • Eating and body image

About Cheryl

Cheryl Salas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Michigan with 18 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, eating issues, anger, career questions, and depression. Sessions are in English and she does not accept international clients.

Cheryl focuses on practical conversation and skills. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques along with family-of-origin work and communication training. In session she listens, asks direct questions, and helps people practice new ways of relating and coping.

Her background includes inpatient and outpatient work and experience with premarital counseling, divorce recovery, and support for women with eating concerns. That range informs how she works with relationship problems, family issues, and personal struggles like guilt or shame.

People can expect a collaborative process that mixes problem-solving with reflective work about family origins and life patterns. Cheryl pays attention to communication habits and commitment questions, and she helps clients with practical steps they can try between meetings.

Her approach addresses both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns such as isolation, body image, and life purpose. The treatment pace is adjusted to the person’s comfort while still aiming to challenge unhelpful routines. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

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How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Cheryl integrates evidence-based techniques with family-of-origin and communication work. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. This method is practical and often includes homework such as tracking moods or trying new interaction strategies. Family-of-origin work looks at patterns you grew up with and how they affect current relationships. It helps when communication problems, commitment concerns, or recurring conflicts stem from long-standing family dynamics. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adjusts pacing and mixes techniques so the plan responds to the client's needs and preferences. Confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing quicker check-ins, or letting someone choose whether to be on camera. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help therapy fit into everyday routines.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Experience

18+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, eating issues, anger, career questions, and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside family-of-origin work and communication training. Sessions combine practical skills practice with reflective conversation about patterns and relationships.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 18 years of clinical experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That work included premarital counseling, divorce recovery, and support for people with eating concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Cheryl Salas

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