- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
About Cheryl
Cheryl Barajas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with seven years of counseling experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Cheryl also addresses related struggles such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, and relationship communication problems.
Cheryl focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions look at what keeps a problem cycling and what small changes might ease the burden. She listens for patterns tied to family of origin, commitment and control issues, and how past events affect current reactions.
Her background includes a range of clinical work supporting people through substance concerns, chronic pain and illness, and life changes like divorce and blended family stress. Cheryl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and help clients build coping skills. She adapts the pace to what each person needs.
Cheryl emphasizes respect and sensitivity in the work. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the plan. Practical tools, clearer communication, and developing healthier boundaries are common areas of focus.
Sessions are conducted in English and Cheryl practices in Texas. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How Cheryl Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Cheryl works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and patterns. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral style work, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and shame. This method is practical and often used for stress, worry, and low mood.Another approach is focused on patterns from relationships and attachment. This helps people see how past family dynamics or attachment wounds influence current reactions and choices. It can be useful for abandonment issues, codependency, and struggles with commitment or control.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the early work. Cheryl treats that as collaborative: she will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the client and therapist pick strategies and adjust them as needed rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and communication to an online setting so the focus stays on practical tools and steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment and family of origin issues and problems with communication and control.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and conversational work to identify what keeps guilt or shame active. The aim is to build practical skills and alternative perspectives rather than offering quick fixes.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She holds seven years of clinical experience as a counselor. Her background includes work with substance concerns, chronic pain and life transitions like divorce and blended family situations.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. Sessions are provided in English and the practice operates within that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions and services are offered to clients within Texas as indicated.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking by using the See online therapy options button.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.