Cheryl Slaight, LMSW

Cheryl Slaight is a licensed social worker who centers therapy on practical strategies and clear support. She brings 24 years of experience and focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

In sessions she keeps language plain and goals simple. Cheryl helps people notice thoughts and habits that get in the way, then works with them to try different responses. She explains ideas step by step and checks in to see what is helpful.

Her background includes long-term work with people facing mood challenges, chronic illness and pain, and the fallout from relationship breakdowns. She also addresses issues such as dissociation, domestic violence, family of origin problems, and challenges tied to veteran and first responder experiences.

Cheryl uses a mix of methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, client-centered work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. That mix lets her tailor sessions to practical needs like managing strong emotions, coping with loss, or rebuilding daily routines after trauma.

People who choose her often want straightforward tools they can use between sessions. Cheryl supports goal setting, gradual changes, and skills practice so progress feels achievable. She offers sessions in English and sees people who live in Michigan.

Starting therapy with Cheryl involves picking a plan, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions that fit the person's life and goals.

CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness online

Cheryl commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following each person's pace so they feel heard and respected. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can help with trauma symptoms, anger, and chronic pain.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Cheryl will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then shape sessions to fit their needs. That collaborative process allows checking in and adjusting the approach as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy practical for different schedules. Video sessions let people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions fit shorter check-ins or low-bandwidth needs, and chat or messaging can be used for quick reflections or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit regular sessions into busy lives while using the therapist's approaches to address stress, trauma, grief, and mood concerns.