Cheryl Spence, LPCC
Ohio · 11 years in practice
Cheryl Spence is a licensed professional clinical counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and parenting concerns.
License and registration
- LPCC, Ohio
- E.1700419-SUPV · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1528418241 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Cheryl
Cheryl Spence is a licensed professional clinical counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and parenting concerns. She speaks plainly and keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. Cheryl encourages clients to take small steps forward and acknowledges the courage involved in starting therapy.
Cheryl draws on about 11 years of clinical practice as an LPCC in Ohio and a longer history in mental health work.
Background and approach
She uses practical tools to address day-to-day anxiety and low mood. Conversations often include straightforward strategies for managing panic, improving communication, and reducing overwhelming stress. For people affected by trauma and abuse, Cheryl incorporates trauma-focused work and EMDR into treatment when appropriate.
She explains approaches in simple terms and moves at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions look to lessen the intensity of painful memories and build skills for coping in the present. Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques are used to reshape unhelpful thoughts and to develop calming habits.
Cheryl also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, chronic illness or postpartum changes, helping them prioritize self-care and realistic problem solving. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Cheryl aims to make therapy a place to speak honestly and learn tools you can use between sessions.
People should expect clear communication about goals, simple practice exercises, and regular checks on progress.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cheryl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Cheryl names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate to online care
Cheryl commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - is used for trauma-focused work to help reduce the intensity of painful memories through structured processing and guided attention.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will discuss goals, preferences, and symptoms and then recommend options that fit the person's needs. That collaboration helps shape a plan that can include skill work, trauma processing, or mindfulness practice depending on what feels most useful.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit busy lives. Video allows face-to-face interaction and guided exercises, phone can be a simpler way to connect with lower bandwidth, live chat and text work well for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments, practice between sessions, and fit therapy into daily routines.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Cheryl commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression along with related concerns like panic, postpartum mood changes, and chronic illness.
What is Cheryl's general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on clear communication, practical skills, and pacing that feels manageable for each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cheryl has about 11 years of professional counseling experience as an LPCC and a longer background in the mental health field.
What credentials and region does she hold?
She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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