- Warm and direct
- Practical coping tools
- Values-focused work
About Cheryl
Cheryl Scopinich is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, bipolar symptoms, and addiction. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and challenges around self-esteem. Cheryl practices from Pennsylvania and brings 19 years of experience to her work.
Her style is straightforward and warm. She focuses on building a steady working relationship where people feel heard and comfortable. Sessions aim to make uncomfortable topics easier to talk about and to develop practical tools for daily life.
Cheryl uses several evidence-based approaches and adapts them to each person. She may draw on cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help people clarify values and take meaningful action even when feelings are difficult. She also uses client-centered techniques to follow the pace and goals of each person.
In a typical session Cheryl listens for immediate needs and then offers structured steps to move forward. She works with people on concrete coping skills for intense emotions, communication strategies for close relationships, and relapse prevention for addictive behaviors. Her approach balances practical steps with attention to feelings and life story.
Her background and years in practice mean she has seen many kinds of challenges, including caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image concerns, blended family issues, and attachment-related worries. People interested in starting can expect a collaborative, steady approach focused on realistic changes.
Her style is straightforward and warm. She focuses on building a steady working relationship where people feel heard and comfortable. Sessions aim to make uncomfortable topics easier to talk about and to develop practical tools for daily life.
Cheryl uses several evidence-based approaches and adapts them to each person. She may draw on cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help people clarify values and take meaningful action even when feelings are difficult. She also uses client-centered techniques to follow the pace and goals of each person.
In a typical session Cheryl listens for immediate needs and then offers structured steps to move forward. She works with people on concrete coping skills for intense emotions, communication strategies for close relationships, and relapse prevention for addictive behaviors. Her approach balances practical steps with attention to feelings and life story.
Her background and years in practice mean she has seen many kinds of challenges, including caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image concerns, blended family issues, and attachment-related worries. People interested in starting can expect a collaborative, steady approach focused on realistic changes.
How Cheryl’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Cheryl commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to take small steps that match their values. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following each person’s pace and goals to create a trusting working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises for changing unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Cheryl works together with each person to decide which strategies make the most sense for their goals and daily life. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helping and what feels workable for the person.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online appointments can fit more easily into busy schedules, make it simpler to check in between other commitments, and allow for shorter or more flexible sessions when needed. Cheryl will help tailor the process so sessions align with your needs, goals, and availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Cheryl help with?
Cheryl supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. She focuses on making uncomfortable topics easier to discuss and on building practical skills for daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She has 19 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania and has worked with a wide range of concerns across different life stages.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship with her?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.