- Practical coping skills
- Compassionate listening
- Goal oriented support
About Cheryl
Cheryl Barajas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, focused on what each person needs right now.
Cheryl has seven years of experience in counseling and adapts conversations and plans to fit each client. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating, such as attachment wounds, codependency, or family-of-origin issues, and helps people find clearer choices. Expect practical skills alongside chance to talk through painful experiences.
In sessions she addresses related concerns like abandonment, communication problems, commitment struggles, and difficulties tied to chronic illness or pain. She also works with substance use concerns and blended family stress in individual therapy. The aim is to build small, useful changes that add up over time.
Cheryl believes courage matters when making changes, and she focuses on empowering clients rather than judging them. She offers a tailored plan and checks in on what is working. That steady support is intended to help clients move toward a more satisfying life.
To begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session based on availability. Sessions are provided in English and follow the therapist's LPC standards in Texas.
How Cheryl uses evidence-based techniques online
Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One approach involves teaching practical coping strategies for anxiety and panic, such as breathing and grounding practices and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance and worry. Another common focus is addressing patterns from attachment or family-of-origin issues by identifying repeated relationship dynamics and practicing new ways to communicate and set boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps and what does not, so treatment feels tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats with Cheryl before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins between other responsibilities. It can also make certain exercises more practical to try in real-life settings while still getting therapist guidance.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheryl help with?
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues like abandonment and communication problems.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is direct and compassionate. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and focuses on practical skills and steady support.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional counseling experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options with the therapist before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.