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- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT
About Cherry
Cherry Weaver, LPC, LCMHC, is licensed in Texas and Utah and has 22 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and parenting concerns. She uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Therapy to guide sessions.
Cherry practices in Utah and has experience across inpatient substance use and psychiatric settings, outpatient programs, and private practice. She draws on long-term work with people affected by domestic violence, grief, first responder stress, and complex family dynamics. The description of her methods emphasizes listening to the client's goals and choosing approaches that fit the issue at hand.
Her style centers on collaborative planning and practical skills. Sessions can include skill-building from CBT and DBT, mindfulness exercises, and motivational interviewing to support change. Imago Relationship Therapy techniques are used when relationship patterns and communication are a focus.
She also addresses issues that often accompany mental health concerns, such as shame, isolation, communication problems, codependency, and coping with life changes or disasters. Substance use and addiction work reflects her background in inpatient and outpatient care settings.
Clients can expect a focus on what they want to work on and on methods that help with specific symptoms or patterns. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before scheduling and follow the site process to arrange an initial appointment.
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Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and encourages active participation in planning sessions. It helps when people want a therapist who listens and follows their lead rather than imposing a fixed plan.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills. DBT techniques can help with intense emotions, anger, and ongoing relationship difficulties.
Figuring out the best mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and needs and then recommend methods that fit. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. The therapist's clinical approaches translate well to virtual work because they include skills training, guided exercises, and structured conversations that fit remote sessions. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about specific session options when you schedule so the format matches your routine and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Texas, Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting concerns, and a range of related issues such as codependency and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered methods and combines approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, Imago Relationship Therapy, and motivational interviewing to match the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working in inpatient substance use and psychiatric settings, outpatient care, and private practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Utah while also holding licensure in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.