Cheryl Spence, LPCC

Cheryl Spence is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people take practical steps forward.

Cheryl keeps sessions focused and relatable. She listens first, then works with people to set clear goals. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings, and everyday habits that affect mood and relationships. She encourages small changes that add up over time.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of responding. Cheryl also uses mindfulness practices to help people manage stress in the moment. For clients who have experienced trauma, she incorporates trauma-focused methods and EMDR to address painful memories when appropriate.

Cheryl has eleven years of clinical experience and a longer history in mental health fields. She blends practical tools with patient pacing so people can move at a comfortable speed. Sessions are meant to feel like a collaborative effort rather than a lecture.

People seeking help can expect clear explanations and doable homework between sessions when that fits their goals. Cheryl aims to build trust and to help people regain a sense of control, connection, and hope as they work through difficult problems.

How these approaches translate to online care

Cheryl uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include reviewing patterns, trying new coping steps, and planning small practice exercises between meetings. EMDR is offered as a trauma-focused option that helps people process distressing memories; when used online it involves guided, structured steps that a therapist supports throughout the session.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and the problems they want to address. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made or needs shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people connect face-to-face when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Chat and text messaging can suit quick updates, mood check-ins, or when someone prefers typing to speaking. These options make therapy easier to fit into work, parenting, and other busy schedules.