Therapist profile
Cheryl Coney, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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About Cheryl
Cheryl Coney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, parenting stress, relationship strain, grief, and career challenges. Cheryl lists family and parenting among her areas of focus and also addresses concerns such as ADHD, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, personality disorders, and self-harm.
Her style is direct and interactive. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Cheryl uses conversational work to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and build confidence in day-to-day life.
Cheryl trained in social work and counseling and brings hands-on experience from residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings. She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and client-centered methods to guide sessions.
In practice she helps people break down big problems into manageable steps. That may mean learning a new coping skill, trying a different way to talk about an issue, or planning specific behavior changes. She emphasizes client input when shaping treatment plans.
Her sessions aim to reduce what gets in the way of ordinary routines at home and work. Parents and adults concerned about family dynamics or parenting strain may find the focus on practical skills and problem solving relevant. To start, readers are asked to use the site's matching process and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How Cheryl integrates approaches for online work
Client-centered work places the client's concerns and goals at the center of sessions. It emphasizes listening, reflection, and using the client's own priorities to shape what happens week to week. This helps when deciding which skills to practice between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems because it breaks big issues into small, practical tasks. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be practiced in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will review goals, try methods, and adjust plans together. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what the client needs and prefers.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around parenting, work, or medical appointments. They also allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight and let clients practice skills from locations that best support focus and comfort. Licensed professionals can offer a similar goal-focused structure online as they do in person, with attention to real-life application and follow-up between sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, ADHD, and related issues such as obsessions and compulsions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and goal-oriented. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and collaborative planning.
What is her background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience and has worked in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings with a variety of presenting issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Virginia LPC credential and practices in Virginia.
Does she work in languages other than English or with overseas clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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