Cheryl Slaight, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

Client-centered care
CBT and mindfulness
Practical goal setting

About Cheryl

Cheryl Slaight is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She uses straightforward language and a calm presence to make conversations easier for people who feel overwhelmed. Cheryl emphasizes practical steps that fit into daily life.

With 24 years of professional experience in Michigan, Cheryl has worked with a wide range of concerns including chronic pain and illness, mood challenges, and issues related to military service. She also supports people dealing with communication problems, family of origin issues, divorce, and the effects of disasters or violence.

Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring strategies to each person's needs. Cheryl draws on client-centered methods to build trust, cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. She also uses solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to help people set realistic goals and make steady progress.

In sessions she aims for a clear, nonjudgmental tone. Conversations include identifying small, concrete steps clients can try between meetings. Cheryl helps people notice what works and adjust plans if needed.

Choosing to seek help is a difficult step, and Cheryl offers steady, practical support during that process. She encourages questions and collaboration so each person can move toward clearer thinking and more manageable days.

How Cheryl’s approaches translate to online support

Client-centered work focuses on hearing each person’s experience and responding in a way that fits their needs. Online sessions can still center on attentive listening and collaborative planning to make room for difficult feelings and practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thinking patterns and try new behaviors. In an online setting this often means identifying small experiments to do between sessions and reviewing what happened during the next meeting. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce panic and reactivity, and these can be practiced during or between online meetings. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will pick techniques and adjust them based on progress and comfort so the plan fits real life. Session options are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session formats before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when that suits a person’s needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disability Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of struggles does Cheryl address?

Cheryl helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem. She also works with related concerns like chronic pain, mood disorders, dissociation, and issues connected to military service.

What is her general therapy style?

She focuses on listening without judgment and working collaboratively. Sessions tend to be practical, aiming for small steps clients can try between meetings.

How much experience does she bring?

Cheryl has 24 years of professional experience in social work practice in Michigan. That background includes work with trauma, grief, and anxiety-related concerns.

What credential does Cheryl hold and where is she located?

She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be shown during the scheduling process.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.