Therapist profile
Dr. Cheryl Mansfield, LICSW, LCSW
Virginia
LICSW counselor - Stress and relationships
Continue with CherylWhere Cheryl stands
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Virginia / 0904005024; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC200001528
- NPI
- 1265503650
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
About
- Codependency support
- CBT and mindfulness
- Goal focused work
About Cheryl
Dr. Cheryl Mansfield is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of clinical experience in Virginia. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family strain, depression, trauma and grief. She also lists codependency among her focus areas and helps people with intimacy-related issues and parenting concerns.
She meets people where they are and talks through the immediate problems that cause distress. Sessions focus on noticing what keeps a problem going, and building clear, practical skills to reduce emotional intensity. That can mean learning new ways to set limits, make requests, or manage cravings and strong reactions.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods so therapy is practical and goal oriented. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Client-centered work supports people in reflecting on strengths and choices. Solution-focused steps help set achievable short-term goals.
Over her career she has offered care in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and military settings. She emphasizes a strength-based perspective and mixes approaches to fit the problem at hand. People who come to her can expect a straightforward, skills-focused process aimed at lasting change rather than quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English. She accepts international clients and works with people facing a wide range of life changes, caregiver stress, grief, and issues related to addiction, family conflict, and recovery from abuse or disaster.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach let clients talk through patterns, values, and strengths so they can make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In an online session CBT can involve practical exercises, tracking habits between meetings, and developing step-by-step plans to change unhelpful routines. Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing the present moment and responding with less reactivity. Online work can include guided practices and short in-session exercises to build that skill.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than imposing a single method.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. Practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting appointments around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to use written tools or worksheets between meetings. Many people find online work makes it simpler to practice new skills in daily life and to keep therapy going when schedules are tight.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma, grief, codependency, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and skill based. She combines client-centered conversation with cognitive and solution-focused techniques to set clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy in outpatient, hospital, and military settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds DC LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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