Cheryl Hopkins , LMFT

Cheryl Hopkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 40 years of professional experience. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a credential for practitioners trained to work with individuals, couples, and families.

She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, cope with grief and loss, and address parenting concerns. Cheryl meets each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit each client’s unique situation.

Cheryl emphasizes a collaborative approach that balances practical strategies with emotional support. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Her practice adapts to the goals and pace of the individual, couple, or family in treatment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cheryl integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work. ACT helps clients accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with their values - it is often useful for managing stress, anxiety, and avoidance patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard, offering a supportive space for exploring self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing practical techniques to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she may combine elements from different approaches to create an individualized plan.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain regular sessions. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to adapt care to each client's circumstances, support ongoing progress between meetings, and provide accessible options for people who cannot attend in person.