Therapist profile
Cheryl Chiarello, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Addictions
Continue with CherylWhere Cheryl stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00621400
- NPI
- 1912463944
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
About
- Client-centered approach
- Motivational interviewing
- Psychodynamic therapy
About Cheryl
Cheryl Chiarello is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 17 years of experience based in New Jersey. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Cheryl also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, attachment issues, family of origin problems, and codependency.
Her approach centers on listening and helping people say what they need to say. Sessions are a place to bring difficult thoughts and feelings and to practice talking about them. Cheryl uses a client-centered stance that prioritizes the person's experience and helps them find their own answers.
She often draws on motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and strengthen their own reasons for taking steps. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice patterns that repeat across relationships and life stages. These methods are used together to address issues like substance use, isolation, and struggles with guilt or shame.
Cheryl aims to guide practical steps forward, such as clearer communication, boundary setting, and managing impulses. She also supports people facing aging and geriatric concerns, life purpose questions, and feelings of emptiness or jealousy. Sessions emphasize steady listening and gradual work on everyday problems.
People who tend to put others first, who have trouble saying no, or who feel defined by someone else’s moods may find the focus helpful. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the directory's matching process and schedule a first session to see if the approach fits.
How sessions work
How Cheryl’s approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person brings. It helps people organize their thoughts, speak about difficult feelings, and make choices based on their own priorities. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, and feeling overwhelmed.Motivational interviewing helps people identify and strengthen personal reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to move from uncertainty to action. This method is often applied for substance concerns, impulsivity, or when someone wants to change habits but feels stuck.
Psychodynamic therapy looks for patterns that repeat across relationships and life stages. It can help people see how past experiences shape current reactions and emotional patterns. That perspective is helpful for attachment issues, family of origin problems, and feelings of emptiness or jealousy.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the focus as progress and challenges become clearer.
Practical benefits of online sessions include more flexibility to fit therapy into a busy day and fewer barriers to attending when travel is difficult. If you need specific session formats, confirm those options during the matching and scheduling step before booking. That process will explain how sessions are delivered and help set up a visit that fits your routine.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Cheryl works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, attachment issues, family problems, and codependency.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and helping people find their own answers. She also incorporates motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
How long has she been practicing?
Cheryl has 17 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in New Jersey and holds the LPC credential, listed as NJ LPC.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options through the booking flow before scheduling, as the profile does not list specific formats. The directory matching step will clarify how Cheryl is meeting with clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.