Cheri Atkinson

Cheri Atkinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 40 years of experience in California. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with life changes, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and chronic medical conditions.

Cheri works with adults and children who have disabilities or who are recovering from accidents and major health events. She focuses on practical emotional coping skills that make day-to-day life more manageable. Sessions aim to be a place to talk openly without judgment and to practice new ways of handling strong feelings.

Her style adapts to each person’s needs. Cheri listens, helps clarify what matters most, and guides clients toward achievable steps. She emphasizes skills people can use between sessions to reduce stress and manage mood shifts.

With many years in clinical work, Cheri draws on broad experience with grief, chronic illness, caregiver strain, and mood concerns such as panic and depression. She also addresses issues like guilt, shame, communication problems, and life purpose.

Clients who choose her can expect calm, steady support and a focus on building practical tools. Cheri encourages small, steady progress and works alongside people as they make changes in their lives.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and coping. Cognitive-style approaches help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more helpful thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Skills-based approaches teach step-by-step tools for managing strong emotions, anger, and panic so people can use them in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they will check what helps and adjust the plan as they go.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and allowing quicker check-ins during a lunch break. Some formats need less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help on days when energy or time is limited.