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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Cheryl
Dr. Cheryl Mansfield, LICSW, LCSW, is licensed in Virginia and has 20 years of experience. She works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues. She also focuses on topics like adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and first responder concerns.
Dr. Mansfield helps people notice how stress affects their thinking and behavior. She talks through specific problems and helps clients learn practical coping techniques. She uses a mix of methods chosen to fit the person and the problem rather than a single fixed approach.
Her practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on building awareness, developing skills, and working toward concrete changes. She emphasizes strengths and looks for strategies that can provide longer-term relief.
Dr. Mansfield has worked in outpatient settings, hospitals, and with the military. That background informs her approach to crisis, trauma, and the stress of caregiving roles. She aims to help clients identify obstacles and create step-by-step plans to address them.
People can expect practical techniques, brief skills training, and collaborative problem solving. The emphasis is on reducing intensity of distress and improving everyday functioning. The tone in sessions is professional and straightforward.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and builds from their strengths. It involves listening and reflecting to help clients understand their feelings and make decisions that fit their values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. It uses practical exercises and skill practice to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attentional skills to reduce reactivity and improve coping. It can support people dealing with trauma, grief, or chronic stress by strengthening moment-to-moment awareness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Sessions are collaborative and aim to match techniques to the client's needs and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking since they are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by saving travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or between appointments. Some approaches lend themselves to shorter skills-focused check-ins while others use longer work on patterns and behavior change.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a blend of approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. The focus is on practical skills and collaborative problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Her background includes outpatient, hospital, and military settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds DC LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here.
How does pricing work?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.