Cheryl Barsten

Accepting Clients

Compassionate therapist helping individuals & families heal from trauma, addiction, and emotional challenges.

Associate Clinical Social Worker in Florida

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

I work with individuals and families navigating addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. Many of my clients seek support with emotional regulation, relationship challenges, and building healthier coping strategies. Whether you're early in your healing journey or seeking to deepen personal growth, I offer a safe, supportive space to explore, rebuild, and move forward with confidence.

My Background and Approach

I’m a trauma-informed therapist with a background in addiction recovery, family systems, and early childhood development. My experience includes working in detox and residential treatment settings, maternal health programs, and community mental health. I support children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, play therapy techniques, and strength-based, client-centered care. I believe in meeting clients where they are and supporting healing at a pace that feels safe and empowering. Whether you're working to maintain sobriety, improve relationships, or manage overwhelming emotions, I offer a compassionate space to process, grow, and move forward with purpose.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing happens through connection, safety, and self-awareness. Everyone has the capacity for growth when given the right support. My role is to walk alongside clients with compassion, helping them rediscover their strengths, challenge unhelpful patterns, and create lasting change, on their terms, in their time.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Addiction Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $65 - 110/session

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