Cheryl Curtiss

Cheryl Curtiss is a Connecticut-based licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and life transitions. Cheryl also supports those facing relationship and intimacy struggles, parenting challenges, and family conflicts. She emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental space so people can speak honestly about what’s hard.

Her approach centers on listening first and then working together to set clear goals. Cheryl uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people recognize patterns, manage emotions, and try new behaviors. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between visits, such as emotion regulation and communication strategies.

Cheryl draws on three decades of clinical experience to tailor work to each person’s needs. She has helped clients with issues like postpartum depression, mood disorders, hoarding, infidelity, and blended family challenges. Cheryl also pays attention to multicultural concerns and how background shapes relationships and coping.

People who choose her describe a steady, thoughtful style that balances empathy with direct feedback. She encourages small, manageable steps and tracks progress toward the goals clients set. Cheryl invites anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck to take the next step and start a conversation about their options.

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.

How evidence-based approaches can help online

Cheryl uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong emotions and improve relationships. One common approach focuses on emotion regulation skills to reduce anger and anxiety by teaching concrete steps to notice, name, and calm intense feelings. Another approach emphasizes communication and problem-solving skills so people can express needs, set boundaries, and repair conflicts with others.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl listens to each person’s goals and preferences, then recommends techniques and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients and therapist review what is working and try alternatives when needed to find a good fit.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy lives by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it easier to schedule around work and family commitments. Ask about practical arrangements when you schedule so sessions match your daily routine and needs.