About Cheri
Cheri Hendrickson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She focuses on practical steps that reduce overwhelm and help people regain a steadier sense of self. The first paragraph is short so readers on a phone can scan quickly and decide to read more.
Cheri takes a compassionate, collaborative approach in sessions.
How Cheri works
She listens for what matters most to each person and builds small, usable strategies from there. Conversations cover symptoms, daily routines, and the thoughts that keep problems stuck, with an emphasis on finding realistic ways to cope. She has eight years of clinical experience supporting people facing life transitions, bipolar disorder, and challenges with self-esteem.
Cheri also has experience with autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disability, and substance use concerns, so she is familiar with a range of interrelated issues. Therapy with Cheri blends practical skill-building and reflective conversation. People work on reducing isolation and shame, noticing patterns that undermine confidence, and setting achievable goals.
Sessions aim to leave people with clear next steps they can try between meetings. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
Subscription fees vary by location and therapist availability and can be canceled at any time.
What Cheri works with
The areas below are the ones Cheri selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and remote therapy options
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to Cheri's practice. One approach focuses on skill-building for mood and anxiety management, teaching practical tools to reduce intense feelings and to manage daily routines. Another approach emphasizes addressing isolation and shame through guided conversation and behavioral steps, helping people reconnect with activities that matter and rebuild self-esteem.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Cheri works with each person to identify what feels most useful, then adjusts techniques to match goals and preferences. This way the plan evolves as progress is made and new challenges arise.
Online therapy makes regular work with a therapist more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection helps, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break, live chat supports quicker check-ins, and text-based messaging can help people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practice new skills in day-to-day life.
Start online instead of waiting
Our partner service asks a few questions about what you are looking for and matches you with a therapist for sessions from home.
Book with CheriWe will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.
Common questions
What concerns does this therapist handle?
What is Cheri's therapy style like?
How much clinical experience does she have?
What are Cheri's credentials and location?
Which languages are supported for sessions?
What session formats are available?
How does cost work for sessions?
How do I begin working with Cheri?
A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. Entries are not assessed or endorsed by this directory.
Other entries for stress, anxiety
Supportive LCSW helping people build strength and clarity
Practical, trauma-aware therapy for everyday life
Practical, relational therapy for life transitions