- Guilt and shame support
- Mood disorder focus
- Skills for daily life
About Cheri
Cheri Hendrickson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and life changes. Cheri also helps people facing stress, low self-esteem, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She works with individuals who have neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum presentations, and with those coping with substance use concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. Cheri aims to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.
Cheri uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build skills for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. She supports people in developing coping strategies, improving self-esteem, and reducing isolation. Conversations often center on what is happening now and what small changes feel doable.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens to what matters to each person and together they select practices and exercises to try between sessions. Clients can expect direct discussion of shame, guilt, and practical ways to respond to those feelings.
Cheri’s practice blends attention to mood disorders and life purpose with concrete skills work. She encourages small experiments that can change how people handle difficult moments. If someone wants to begin, Cheri asks them to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to establish shared goals.
Using evidence-based methods in online sessions
Cheri draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One approach focuses on recognizing and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep mood problems and shame active. This kind of work helps people test new ways of thinking and acting in everyday situations.Another area emphasizes building practical coping skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood swings. Clients learn short exercises they can use between sessions to reduce overwhelm and practice different reactions to difficult emotions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Cheri works with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needed. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client check what is working and try alternatives when needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the schedule. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help make therapy more manageable alongside daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Cheri works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on guilt and shame and issues related to isolation or substance use.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Cheri uses evidence-based techniques to help people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep guilt and shame going and to practice different responses. Work typically includes skill-building and short exercises between sessions.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with eight years of clinical experience working with adults and people on the autism spectrum.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm which formats are offered before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.