Cheryl Williams, LMFT
Compassionate therapist helping clients rewrite their stories
Details
| Name | Cheryl Williams |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Cheryl
Cheryl Williams is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. She draws on a narrative outlook to help clients tell their stories differently and make changes that feel meaningful. Cheryl keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth so worried parents can understand each step.
With 12 years of experience she focuses on practical work rather than jargon. Cheryl uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and help clients set their own goals.
Background and approach
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Emotionally-Focused approaches to improve connection and communication. In sessions she helps people manage panic, social anxiety, and anger by teaching clear skills for calmer responses. She also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, and low self-esteem by helping them name painful narratives and try kinder ways of relating to themselves.
Cheryl often works with people navigating blended family issues, divorce and separation, or family-of-origin patterns that keep repeating. She offers concrete steps for better communication, boundary-setting, and reducing control struggles. The therapy process is collaborative and paced to each client.
Cheryl aims to make every meeting feel respectful and focused on what matters most to the person in front of her.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Cheryl works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Cheryl directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Cheryl directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Cheryl Uses Narrative and Practical Therapies Online
Cheryl draws on Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and try new, more helpful versions. Narrative work is useful for grief, shame, relationship patterns, and family-of-origin issues by separating the person from the problem.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's goals and uses empathic listening to help people figure out what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit to identify unhelpful thoughts and teach concrete skills for managing anxiety, panic, and low mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try approaches collaboratively and adjust as needed. Many people mix narrative reflection with skill-building to get both insight and practical change.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets clients share thoughts between appointments. These options make scheduling easier and help clients fit therapy into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Cheryl commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger, panic attacks, and social anxiety. Additional focus areas include communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens closely, helps clients name their story, and introduces skills from CBT, Emotionally-Focused techniques, and Client-Centered methods as needed.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in the mental health field and holds a California LMFT credential. She combines narrative thinking with practical interventions to address day-to-day struggles.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LMFT and practices from California. Sessions are provided under that licensure.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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