- 20 years experience
- Values-based care
- Focus on real-life tools
About Cheri
Cheri Doval is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. She brings 20 years of experience to her work and focuses on building a strong, trusting rapport before moving into practical therapy work. Cheri listens closely and aims to create a calm, direct space for people to talk about what matters to them.
Cheri adapts her approach to each person's situation. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness Therapy when appropriate. Sessions focus on clear goals, real-life tools, and small steps that feel doable between meetings.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues like addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue. Adoption and foster care matters are listed as an additional focus area.
Cheri describes herself as caring, sensitive, and energetic. She emphasizes listening first and then helping people find strategies that match their values and daily life. Her practical style aims to make therapy feel relevant and manageable.
She encourages prospective clients to consider what they most want to change and to start with small, concrete steps. The first sessions typically focus on building rapport, clarifying goals, and choosing a therapeutic approach that fits the person's needs.
How her therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while committing to actions that match personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses the emotional impact of disturbing memories through guided processing techniques aimed at reducing distress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheri will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and try methods that fit your goals and preferences. Together you can adjust direction as you learn what helps most.
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to work with a licensed professional in Florida from another location when international arrangements are appropriate. Discuss practical scheduling needs and preferred session rhythm when you set up your first meeting.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Cheri works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also lists adoption and foster care among additional focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is listening-first and practical. She builds rapport, sets clear goals, and uses methods suited to the issue at hand.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Florida LCSW and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.