Therapist profile
Cheryl Ubelhor Kotyuk, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Life Transitions
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- Client-centered therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Relationship work
About Cheryl
Cheryl Ubelhor Kotyuk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 40 years of experience in social services and four decades of direct practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Cheryl also addresses issues related to family, trauma and abuse, intimacy, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue.
She trained at Purdue University for her Bachelor of Arts and earned a Master of Social Work from Indiana University. Cheryl describes her approach as client-centered and interactive. Sessions focus on practical problem solving and clear conversation rather than jargon or lengthy theory.
In sessions she listens to what matters most and helps people sort priorities. That might look like identifying patterns in relationships, making a plan around a major life change, or practicing ways to handle anxiety and sleep disruption. She also supports people who face family of origin issues, abandonment, codependency, and the aftermath of separation or domestic violence.
Cheryl brings long experience working in crisis intervention and community settings. She aims to be straightforward and respectful in session. People who want direct feedback and step-by-step coping tools often find this approach useful.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching process to find and schedule a first session. The therapist accepts clients internationally and meets with adults who want practical help managing life stressors and relationship struggles.
How sessions work
How Client-Centered Work Translates to Online Therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the concerns you bring. The therapist reflects back what she hears, helps clarify goals, and supports you in making practical changes. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions because it keeps the conversation focused on your priorities.Cheryl’s background in crisis intervention means she can help people break big problems into manageable steps. In an online setting that often means shorter check-ins, prioritizing immediate coping strategies, and working on communication skills or problem-solving across sessions. The process is collaborative - she will help you decide which techniques to try and adjust them as goals change.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around childcare, work breaks, or commuting by reducing travel time. It can also allow for flexible scheduling and more frequent brief check-ins when those are helpful. Licensed professionals, including therapists, adapt the pace and tools to match each person’s needs and everyday life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship problems, and life transitions. The list also includes trauma and family-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and interactive, focusing on practical problem solving and clear conversation rather than theory-heavy methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience in social services and has practiced as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for many years.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
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 site button to see online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.