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Cheryl Chiarello

Cheryl Chiarello

LPC

New Jersey

Calm listener who supports real change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00621400
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

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    • Nonjudgmental listening
    • Motivational focus
    • Client-centered care

    About Cheryl

    Cheryl Chiarello is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. She speaks directly and listens without judgment. Her approach is meant for people who want a place to say what they feel and think, and who need help sorting through hard emotions or difficult decisions.

    Chiarello aims to create a calm, supportive space where clients can talk freely and be heard. She believes many people benefit from an expert listener who neither criticizes nor contradicts. Sessions can help when someone is unsure how they feel, needs guidance on a specific issue, or wants support finding a new way forward.

    Her work draws on client-centered methods that keep the person’s needs central. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build momentum toward goals. Psychodynamic ideas inform her interest in how past relationships shape current patterns.

    Over 17 years she has worked with a range of life challenges, including caregiver stress, family of origin problems, codependency, and substance concerns. She also addresses issues around aging, attachment, chronic loneliness, and questions of life purpose.

    Chiarello practices in New Jersey and offers sessions in English. She views starting therapy as a collaborative step and supports clients as they figure out what they need and want to work on.

  2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

    Cheryl uses client-centered techniques that keep the person’s experience at the center of sessions. This means the conversation is guided by the client’s concerns, and the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore feelings and priorities.

    She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people identify their own reasons to change and to build practical steps toward those goals. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice patterns that come from past relationships and how they affect current behavior.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl treats therapy as a team effort and will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the approach when something is not working.

    The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care while helping clients apply what they learn in everyday situations.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepression

    Also works with

    Trauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

    Experience

    17+ years

    Listed in

    New Jersey

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Cheryl address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging concerns, family of origin issues, codependency, and questions about life purpose.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is person-centered and collaborative. She listens without judgment, helps people clarify goals, and uses motivational interviewing to support change.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has 17 years of experience working with a variety of life and emotional challenges.

    What are her credentials and where does she practice?

    She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and provides services based in that state.

    Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

    Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats are offered?

    The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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