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Sherilyn Cho

Sherilyn Cho

LMHC

Hawaii

Motivational, practical, client-focused care

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Hawaii / MHC-628
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Hawaii

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    • Motivation building
    • Skill focused
    • Goal oriented

    About Sherilyn

    Sherilyn Cho is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii. She brings six years of clinical experience and a practical, down-to-earth approach to sessions. Sherilyn speaks English and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and many life transitions.

    She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and build motivation at a comfortable pace. Sherilyn also draws on client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas to help clients notice patterns, test small changes, and practice new skills. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps and realistic goals rather than abstract theory.

    Sherilyn has worked in intensive in-home roles and as a skills trainer in schools. That background shaped a hands-on style that values practical tools and everyday routines. She aims to help clients strengthen coping skills and improve communication when family or parenting stress is part of the problem.

    People who come to Sherilyn often want help with addiction concerns, ADHD, trauma, relationship stress, or challenges tied to identity and sexuality. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue, career strain, or trouble with obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviors.

    Her sessions are collaborative and supportive. Sherilyn listens first, helps identify strengths, and then works with each person to set manageable next steps. The focus is on steady progress and skills that fit daily life.

  2. How Sherilyn Integrates Motivational and Practical Methods Online

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses respectful questions and reflective listening to build motivation and confidence. This approach often helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making changes.

    Client-centered work prioritizes the person’s experience. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows the client’s lead so goals come from the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sherilyn collaborates with each client to choose which methods make the most sense based on goals, needs, and personal style. That may mean combining motivational conversations with practical CBT exercises and client-centered reflection.

    The original profile did not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and support continued work after a move. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in virtual formats, and Sherilyn adapts techniques so they work well in an online setting.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualityYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    6+ years

    Listed in

    Hawaii

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What types of concerns does Sherilyn address?

    Sherilyn works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and related issues like self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    She takes a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes motivation, practical skills, and small steps toward change.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has six years of experience, including work as an intensive in-home therapist and as a skills trainer in school settings.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii.

    Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

    How do I get started with therapy?

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