Dr. Cheri Anderson , LPC

Dr. Cheri Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings compassionate, practical care to individuals, couples, and families. She holds a PhD in Counseling and Clinical Supervision from Wayne State University - a doctoral degree focused on advanced counseling practice and supervision - and is an International Certified Gambling Counselor, reflecting specialized training in gambling-related concerns. Dr. Anderson is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and incorporates that approach when working with clients who have experienced trauma.

She offers counseling for a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, technology and gambling addictions, marital and relationship difficulties, boundary challenges, anger management, occupational burnout, post-traumatic stress, adjustment to college life, conflict resolution, and issues arising after COVID-19. When requested by a client, she can also integrate Christian perspectives into counseling, addressing emotional struggles from a Biblical viewpoint.

Dr. Anderson uses a blend of client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral techniques, and EMDR to create individualized treatment plans. She meets clients where they are, providing steady support and collaborative care aimed at helping clients tell their stories, set intrapersonal goals, and move toward emotional healing and greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and healing

Dr. Cheri Anderson integrates several evidence-informed approaches suited to online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting clients to set their own pace and priorities; it is often used when people are navigating relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more constructive patterns and is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. EMDR is a trauma-focused method used to help people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions; Dr. Anderson is trained to offer EMDR to clients who may benefit from trauma-focused care.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Anderson works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and the nature of presenting concerns, adapting methods over time so the care aligns with what the client finds most helpful. Clients are involved in decisions about their treatment plan and the techniques used.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support while accommodating busy lives, geographic constraints, and varying communication preferences.