At a glance
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Washington / LW60462712
- NPI
- 1720737398
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Goal oriented
- Compassionate care
- Practical skills
About Cheryl
Cheryl Meng is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She works with people facing grief, trauma, addiction, sleep problems, parenting strain, and career stress. Cheryl emphasizes respect and compassion in sessions and focuses on each person’s goals and life situation.
Cheryl uses a practical, client-centered style. She listens first, then helps people set clear, achievable steps. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change and on cognitive behavioral ideas to help shift unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Her background includes work in child welfare and medical social work, which shaped how she approaches complex family and health-related issues. That experience informs her attention to real-life constraints like caregiving duties, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.
Sessions are meant to be collaborative. Cheryl aims to help people build skills for coping, improve communication, and find clearer direction when life changes feel overwhelming. She works at a thoughtful pace that matches each person’s needs.
Cheryl holds a Washington LICSW, which is licensed independent clinical social worker. She conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients. To begin, people follow the site’s matching process and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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How Cheryl’s approaches work in online therapy
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change. It relies on listening, reflective questions, and building motivation one step at a time. This approach can help with addictions, ambivalence about change, and sticking to goals.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and pace. The therapist listens without judgment and helps people make sense of their situation. This style supports people coping with grief, family of origin issues, or ongoing stress by centering their goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood swings through small, concrete exercises and habit changes.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean blending Motivational Interviewing with CBT or using mindfulness practices alongside a client-centered conversation.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the profile does not list specific online formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about available session lengths and formats during the matching and scheduling steps. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
22+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Cheryl help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, and related issues.
What is Cheryl's approach in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find motivation for change and CBT and mindfulness techniques to address thoughts, behaviors, and stress.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has 22 years of experience working in social work settings, including child welfare and medical social work, which influence her practical approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Washington LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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