Cheryl Thompson, LPC

Cheryl Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 14 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and big life changes. She aims to make the first step into therapy straightforward and practical.

Cheryl keeps conversations clear and focused. She listens for what’s driving emotional reactions and helps people learn ways to respond rather than react. Sessions emphasize practical coping skills, breathing and grounding techniques, and ways to reframe thinking that fuels anger and anxiety.

Her work often centers on everyday problems that build up over time - work pressure, relationship strain, loss, and the frustration of sudden change. She helps people notice patterns in their responses and practice different behaviors in small, manageable steps. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so people can see what’s changing.

Cheryl combines supportive conversation with structured tools. She explains options clearly and adjusts the pace based on how someone is doing. The focus is on skills that carry over into daily life, such as managing stress at work, reducing snapping at loved ones, and dealing with lingering grief.

People who prefer a direct, practical style find her approach straightforward. She encourages short-term goals as well as deeper work when needed. Before booking, confirm current session formats and any scheduling details to be sure they match your needs.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions