Therapist profile
Cheryl Crusse, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Relationships
Continue with CherylWhere Cheryl stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW15555
- NPI
- 1942512439
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Boundary work
About Cheryl
Cheryl Crusse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, and mood-related problems. Cheryl also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns and the effects of caregiving and compassion fatigue.
Cheryl draws on practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage strong emotions and life shifts. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills and clearer thinking. Sessions focus on small, workable changes that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
In the room she helps people recognize patterns that keep them stuck, such as people-pleasing or codependent responses. Cheryl offers straightforward strategies for setting boundaries and improving communication. She also helps clients process grief and trauma at a pace they can handle.
Her background includes long-term work with older adults and veterans, and many years helping people through career and life transitions. Cheryl emphasizes skill practice between sessions so progress carries into everyday life.
People who come to her can expect focused, practical sessions that aim to strengthen coping skills, manage moods, and clarify life priorities. To begin, clients follow the site’s intake steps to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps that align with those values. It helps when feeling stuck or when avoidance keeps you from living as you want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and repetitive thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that reduce reactivity and improve relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit current needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress and circumstances change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely helps them practice skills in real-world settings and maintain continuity through life changes.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, mood disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, and related challenges such as codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods and focuses on skills you can use between sessions. Sessions are straightforward and skills-oriented.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including older adults, veterans, and people facing life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use 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.
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