Therapist profile
Cheryl Meng, LICSW
Washington
Licensed clinical social worker - anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Washington / LW60462712
- NPI1720737398
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
About Cheryl
Cheryl Meng is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. Her practice also addresses self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting concerns, career strain, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
Cheryl uses a client-centered approach that begins with what each person wants to accomplish. Sessions start by clarifying concrete goals and looking at what is getting in the way. She combines practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy with brief solution-focused steps to reduce daily distress and interrupt unhelpful patterns.
Mindfulness skills are used to help people notice what is happening in the moment. Motivational interviewing techniques support change when people feel stuck or unsure about next steps. Together these methods are aimed at ideas that can be practiced between sessions so progress is measurable.
Her background includes medical social work and work in child welfare, which shaped her experience with complex family dynamics and caregiving stress. That history informs how she talks through grief, chronic illness, adoption or foster care concerns, and end-of-life issues.
Cheryl favors straightforward conversation and practical tools. She helps people name their triggers, try new responses, and build daily habits that reduce reactivity. People leave with steps they can use right away, and with options for continuing to refine what works.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Cheryl commonly blends client-centered care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness skills in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s goals and life situation and helps prioritize what to work on first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of triggers and bodily signals.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Cheryl will help figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She often mixes techniques so sessions address immediate problems while building longer-term skills.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats. Confirm available formats before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into workdays, require less travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Others appreciate being able to practice mindfulness or breathing exercises in the moment between sessions. In all cases, sessions are arranged to fit everyday life and the practical demands that come with it.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues are addressed?
She supports people dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and other anger concerns listed in her specialties.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and goal-focused. She uses CBT and solution-focused steps to identify triggers and practice different responses.
What experience does she bring to anger work?
She has 22 years of clinical experience, including medical social work and child welfare, which inform her work with complex family and caregiving stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW licensed in Washington and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.