Cheryl Meng , LICSW

Cheryl Meng is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 22 years of professional experience grounded in child welfare and medical social work. She blends formal training and varied life experience to offer a thoughtful, client-centered practice that prioritizes each person's goals and life circumstances. Respect and compassion are the cornerstones of her work, and she emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving when supporting clients through difficult transitions and complex situations.

Cheryl's background across diverse educational and work settings has helped her develop a flexible approach tailored to individual needs. As a LICSW, she applies social work principles to help clients identify priorities, build coping strategies, and make meaningful changes. She remains committed to high standards of service and to helping people move forward from challenges with clarity and purpose.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cheryl uses client-centered techniques that place the person's goals and experiences at the center of therapy, helping to create a collaborative plan that fits daily life and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also a key approach she draws on - it focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behavior and mood, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy complements these methods by teaching attention and awareness practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl works together with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made to ensure treatment remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Cheryl is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without major disruption to daily routines, and they allow therapy to fit into varied lifestyles and responsibilities.