Cheryl Garnica
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
California therapists accepting new clients
Chauncey ChatmanLMFT · 15 years experienceCoping with life changes · Anger management · Relationship issuesWork with Chauncey
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About Cheryl
As a licensed therapist in California, I bring over a decade of compassionate mental health experience in supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges.
My approach centers on understanding each person’s unique journey, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and self-esteem concerns.
I am deeply committed to creating a safe and supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can openly share their concerns, explore their experiences, and develop individualized and meaningful ‘tools’ and effective coping strategies symptom/problem specific, effective coping strategies. My practice honors diverse perspectives and individual needs, offering a welcoming space for personal growth and healing.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients navigate their way through trauma/PTSD, substance use and addiction issues, seeking sobriety, living sober, effectively responding to crises and sudden unexpected events, grief and loss of people and pets, stressful events, learning to control and manage overwhelming, negative emotions, personal and family life transitions, addressing distressing changes, situations, life transitions, and emotional challenges with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and professional guidance. My goal is to empower individuals to build resilience, discover inner strengths, and create positive pathways forward.
I understand that seeking therapy takes courage, and I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with respect, understanding, and genuine care as you work towards your personal wellness goals.
What Cheryl helps with
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
What clients say
- “Cheryl is amazing. I spent years avoiding therapy out of fear but when I made the decision to reach out, Better Help gave me the survey for the type of therapist I was looking for and they couldn’t have matched me better! Cheryl helps every session start with ease and a smile that could light up any room. I feel listened to, thought about and cared for. Cheryl’s direct communication gives me confidence in continuing lessons learned from our sessions in day to day life. I look forward to my therapy days every week. I’m so thankful for Better Help allowing me to work with Cheryl.”
- “Both Therapist Cheryl Garnica and Better Help have been very helpful and I highly recommend and appreciate them”
- “Cheryl is amazing. She has a way of cutting through the noise and directly assessing your thoughts and or problems. She’s been extremely helpful towards me and I will be returning for more good conversations weekly.”
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- “She’s very understanding and gives great advice”
- “My therapist Cheryl is great. It’s nice being able to talk to someone who has experienced similar things that I am going through. That commonality helps me open up more because I feel like she knows how I feel and what I’m going through. Because of that she is able to give me great advice and gives me things to work on that will help me with what I am seeking. BetterHelp and Cheryl have been awesome so far, and I feel like I am learning a lot about myself, my wife, kids, and my relationships with all of them.”
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