- 25 years experience
- Client-Centered focus
- Practical skill building
About Cheryl
Cheryl Freimuth is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, and panic disorder and panic attacks. Cheryl writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps to make daily life more manageable.
She brings 25 years of counseling experience and earlier work as a teacher to her practice. That background shaped her clear, commonsense style. She uses Client-Centered Therapy as the foundation of her work, and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when helpful.
Sessions tend to start with what matters most to the person in front of her. Cheryl emphasizes respect and trust and helps clients notice patterns that get in the way. Together they look for small, doable changes that can reduce anxiety and improve communication and intimacy.
Cheryl often supports people navigating life transitions such as divorce, midlife questions, aging and end-of-life concerns, or the emotional impact of cancer and hospice work. She also addresses codependency, jealousy, guilt and shame, and issues around forgiveness and life purpose.
Her approach is collaborative. She aims to help each person find their own answers and build confidence. The tone is straightforward and encouraging, with an emphasis on usable skills and clearer thinking.
How her approaches guide online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and values. It emphasizes listening, respect, and supporting people to find their own solutions, which can help when anxiety or relationship stress feels overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and uses simple exercises to change them. CBT techniques can help reduce panic symptoms, lower anxiety, and improve mood by teaching practical tools for everyday situations.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on strengths you already have. It is useful for people who want clear, short-term goals and faster progress on specific problems like communication or panic management.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose what fits best based on goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can shift as needs change over time.
Session logistics should fit into daily life and make it easier to keep therapy going. The biography does not specify which online formats are available, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed, all while focusing on the same skills and goals used in face-to-face therapy.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, and panic disorder and panic attacks, along with related concerns such as codependency, grief, and midlife transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is commonsense and collaborative, grounded in respect and trust. She starts with what matters to the client and looks for practical steps to reduce distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has practiced mental health counseling for 25 years and previously taught anatomy, biology, and human sexuality in academic settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.