Cheryl Chiarello - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

17 years experience

About Cheryl Chiarello

From what I’ve observed personally, therapy is useful to anyone who is human. Why should you talk to a therapist instead of a friend or your mother? The difference is that therapists are expert listeners who do not judge, criticize, or contradict, but who want to hear everything you have to say and how you are feeling. You may want help discussing difficult thoughts and feelings or need guidance on particular issues, or you may not be sure how you feel. The therapy session offers a private, safe place where you can feel free to say everything. And if you have trouble talking, the therapist can help with that too.
My mission is to offer that safe space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment or criticism. Taking the first step to seek therapy takes courage. I’m here to support you in that process.

Licenses

LPC

37PC00621400

Professional experience

Addictions
Coping with life changes
Depression
Grief
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Cheryl is kind and caring. I look forward to our sessions.”

“Cheryl it’s very professional and understanding. She listens to me and offers sound professional advice. I would definitely recommend her as a therapist.”

“I'm a newer client and have been talking with Cheryl Chiarello's for a little while now and after being really nervous about changing therapist my insurance no longer was excepted with them so I needed to find a new one and I'm very pleased with Cheryl, I find it easy to talk with her and I feel like she's got a ton of experience and can help me to continue on my therapeutic journey. It's been a really good experience all around and I'm happy to have found a good therapist i didn't have that same experience with other places that I tried after having a therapist to be able to open up with for years it was definitely a concern of mine but Cheryl checks all the boxes and going through Betterhelp has been seamless and offer many forms of therapy individual group phone text or video I'm sure you will find a therapist that meets your needs”

“So far things are going well, no complaints.”

“She is one of the most kind, caring and professional therapist that I have ever encountered. I am very grateful to have her as my therapist.”

“She is really great and easy to work with”

“Very good listener and good at helping me find solutions”

“Always here for me.”

“The BEST!”

“Cheryl is kind and caring. She has made a difference in my life.”

“To say the least….. I have found a comfortable place to be able to talk about the things that are uncomfortable. Cheryl gives me a soft place to come to where there is no judgement.”

“Cheryl is the sort of lady everyone needs in their corner. You know? Like, when you’ve tried other therapists and approaches, but you don’t feel like you’re being heard or listened to, and you need someone to listen and support you - that’s where Cheryl shines. She’s kind and warm and seems reserved, but when the time comes and she offers a perspective or suggests a different angle, it’s bang-on and immensely helpful. <br /> I found her very helpful and am very thankful to have worked with her.”

“Appreciate her time and attention to my concerns and challenges.”

“Cheryl is very helpful”

“Cheryl is very patient, kind, and understanding”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.