Cherish Krisciunas, LCSW

Cherish Krisciunas is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who blends practical tools with an empathic approach. She uses clear, goal-focused work to help people manage anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship struggles. Sessions are described in plain terms so parents and busy adults can follow along easily.

Cherish draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside attachment and emotionally focused approaches. She aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build concrete skills for day-to-day life. The emphasis is on what works for each person rather than one fixed method.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then helps set realistic goals that fit a person's values and routine. Practical takeaways are emphasized so clients leave with steps they can try between sessions.

Over 12 years of practice has given her experience with a wide range of concerns, including intimacy issues, family problems, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, and end-of-life matters. She also supports people facing career challenges, loneliness, and questions about control or trust in relationships.

Sessions use language people understand, and the work is collaborative. Cherish helps clients track progress and adjust plans as needed. Her goal is to help people feel steadier, more connected, and better able to move forward.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions identify patterns that keep problems going and teach simple exercises and behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding; this can be very helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values and willing action; it supports people who want to make meaningful changes while learning to accept difficult emotions rather than fight them. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings of safety and closeness, and it helps people understand and change interaction patterns that affect intimacy and family connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences early on and suggest methods that fit each person's situation. Therapy is a team effort - choices are adjusted as progress is made so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for fuller conversation and exercises that need visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or fit therapy into a busy day without being on camera. These options help people keep consistent appointments and practice skills in real life.