Cheryl Fraley, LMHC

Cheryl Fraley is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns. She works in Florida and approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Cheryl focuses on practical steps that feel manageable for day-to-day life.

She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns of thinking and change unhelpful habits. Cheryl blends this with client-centered methods so sessions stay focused on what matters to the individual. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are also part of her toolbox for building concrete goals and small, sustainable changes.

Cheryl has a long history of supporting those dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and family conflict. She also helps people struggling with addiction, anger, intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, and caregiver stress.

Sessions are shaped to fit each person's needs and pace. Cheryl listens closely, then works with the client to create short-term goals and practical tasks to try between appointments. She values straightforward conversation and returns to the client’s priorities throughout therapy.

People who choose Cheryl often want clear tools and gentle guidance during hard times. Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm and help clients take steps toward better daily functioning and improved relationships.

How Cheryl’s Approaches Work Online

Cheryl uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT often involves short practical exercises and homework so changes can be practiced between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her work and focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and shaping the conversation around their goals.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Cheryl will discuss options and collaborate on a plan that fits the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often combine approaches so the work stays practical and grounded in real-life problems.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth or camera use is limited, and messaging or chat can work well for shorter check-ins or when a written record of thoughts is helpful. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while still working on specific goals and coping skills.