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Cheryl Breining

LCSW Florida 3 years of experience

Compassionate support for life transitions

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Cheryl Breining
  • Calm practical guidance
  • Parenting support
  • Stress and anxiety

About Cheryl

Cheryl Breining is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting strain, low self-esteem, ADHD challenges, and coping with life changes. She describes therapy as a step toward a more fulfilling and happier life and offers steady support during that process.

Cheryl aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can share thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on listening, practical problem solving, and helping clients identify small, doable steps forward. She encourages clients to name what matters most and to try new ways of responding to difficult situations.

With three years of professional experience, Cheryl draws on straightforward approaches that match a person’s goals. She works collaboratively, checking in about what helps and adapting the work as needed. The emphasis is on building confidence and clearer routines rather than quick fixes.

People often come for help after a separation, during a midlife shift, or while managing impulsivity and communication problems. Cheryl also supports clients wrestling with life purpose, self-love, forgiveness, and social anxiety. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life changes.

Cheryl practices in Florida and offers services in English. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule to fit her availability. Her style is steady, encouraging, and oriented toward helping clients practice new behaviors between sessions.

Approaches that guide online work

Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses in daily life; this kind of work is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and social worries. Another approach centers on problem solving and building routines, which can help with parenting challenges, impulsivity, and managing ADHD-related habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl checks in about goals and preferences, then recommends methods that fit the person’s needs. She adapts strategies over time and invites feedback so the plan stays relevant and useful.

For online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, remove travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Others appreciate planning practical homework between meetings and reviewing progress in follow-up sessions. Licensed professionals can tailor online work to focus on clarity, skill practice, and steady progress without promising a specific outcome.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Cheryl works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also supports people with communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce, and related life concerns.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and practical. Cheryl focuses on listening, identifying small steps forward, and helping clients practice new behaviors between meetings.

What experience does the therapist have?

She has three years of professional work experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

What credentials and location does the therapist hold?

Cheryl holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida. She provides services from that state.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.

How is pricing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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