Cheryl Gomez , LICSW

Cheryl Gomez is a licensed social worker based in Alabama with three years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. Holding an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build motivation, strengthen confidence, and develop coping skills for daily challenges.

Cheryl works with concerns that include process addictions, mood disorders, caregiver stress, family and communication problems, and issues related to body image and women's experiences. She emphasizes a strengths-focused perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and building on existing resources to address hurdles such as guilt, shame, isolation, and relationship patterns like codependency.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, Cheryl offers supportive, collaborative guidance to help clients pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her approach centers on working together to identify goals and practical strategies, while honoring the client’s lived experience and personal resilience.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Cheryl uses evidence-based, skills-focused work to help people manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, and mood concerns by teaching practical coping strategies and behavioral tools that can reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. She also employs motivational-focused techniques to address addictions and to support clients working to increase motivation, build healthy routines, and strengthen commitment to change. In addition, a strengths-based, narrative-informed approach helps clients explore personal values and past successes to reshape self-esteem and confidence.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl partners with each person to assess needs, clarify goals, and try methods that fit their situation and preferences, adjusting plans as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from home or elsewhere. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, goal-oriented support while accommodating different communication styles and busy lives.