Cheryl Pacione

Cheryl Pacione is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people who feel stuck by focusing on clear steps forward and practical problem solving. Cheryl aims to build trust quickly so people can talk about what matters most and start moving toward change.

Her approach blends client-centered care with solution-focused and narrative tools. Sessions often look at patterns that keep repeating and then test small changes to shift those patterns. Cheryl also uses mindfulness strategies to help people manage strong feelings in the moment.

Cheryl has worked with many different life issues, including anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and career concerns. She also supports people navigating sexual identity, neurodiversity, and caregiving stress. Her background includes vocational counseling and experience with disability-related workplace issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Clients can expect a direct but empathetic style. Conversations are practical, paced to each person, and focused on goals the client sets. Cheryl balances listening with concrete techniques people can try between sessions.

She practices from New York and uses approaches that fit each person’s needs. To begin, visitors use the platform’s Start Therapy flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Approaches and what online work looks like

Cheryl draws from client-centered therapy and mindfulness practice to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s agenda, helping people feel heard and understood while they decide what matters most. Mindfulness therapy offers simple skills to notice and manage intense feelings, which can be helpful for anger, anxiety, and stress.

She also uses elements of solution-focused and narrative therapy to help people identify small steps and reframe unhelpful stories about themselves. That combination helps turn insights into concrete actions that fit into daily life. Choosing the best approach is collaborative - Cheryl works with each person to test what feels useful and adjusts techniques to match goals and preferences.

Confirm the platform’s available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It can allow shorter check-ins by phone when time is limited, or video meetings when visual connection is helpful. The practical aim is the same as in person: identify clear goals, practice new behaviors between sessions, and build skills for handling anger and other concerns within everyday routines.