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Cheryl Marrow

Cheryl Marrow

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

District of Columbia · 25 years experience · English

Accepting new clients online Counselor of color

About Cheryl

As a credentialed therapist with 25 years of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and personal growth challenges. My practice centers on empowering clients to navigate relationship dynamics, addiction recovery, and multicultural experiences with compassion and depth.

I bring expertise in addressing family conflicts, communication barriers, and personal healing journeys. My approach honors each client’s unique background, with a particular focus on women’s issues, workplace challenges, and midlife transitions. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I help clients explore self-love, purpose, and healthy relationship patterns.

My therapeutic work is deeply rooted in understanding the intersections of personal identity, cultural experiences, and individual resilience. I am committed to creating a supportive, affirming space where clients can explore their challenges, develop meaningful insights, and cultivate transformative strategies for personal growth.

What Cheryl helps with

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Coping with life changes
  • Family conflicts
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
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  • Abandonment
  • Blended family issues
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Divorce and separation
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Infidelity
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Self-love
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues

How Cheryl works

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Imago Relationship Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

What clients say

  • “Cheryl is everything you could want and need in a therapist, I highly recommend and wouldn’t be anywhere else.”
  • “Cheryl is the best therapist my wife and I could ask for. She is smart, honest, and gives great advice. I would totally recommend her to anybody who needs a couples counselor or personal counselor.”
  • “She is really lovely and affirmative when necessary which I appreciate”
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  • “I highly appreciate how I feel like I’m talking to a professional, but also feel familiarity/comfort in the way that she responds to me in our conversations in sessions. It certainly feels like a very supportive environment.”
  • “Cheryl is an incredibly knowledgeable, professional and relatable therapist who is not afraid to hold you accountable and will really challenge you to be your best self. She inspires while maintaining prudence and truly wants to get to know you to help you the best. I'm lucky to have been connected with her. Thank you Cheryl!”
  • “I appreciate all she does. To make me get my feelings out”
  • “I believe Dr. Morrow really does try to provide a clear perspective for you to look inwardly and how to be a better person. She provides tools for you to use in your day today activities to become better.”
  • “Ms. Marrow is an AMAZING therapist. She listens and offers thorough advice along with ways to implement her suggestions.”
  • “We have been seeing Mrs. Cheryl for a short time however in that short time she has been vocal of what we need to try in order to rebuild our marriage. She’s honest and understanding she does not mind professionally calling either of us out on our “different views of opinions”.”
  • “Amazing therapist, very knowledgeable in her areas of expertise! Would strongly recommend.”
  • “She’s amazing! Very caring and compassionate.”
  • “Cheryl has a very welcoming energy. Her expertise and patience provide an environment that makes you feel comfortable to discuss everything you are struggling with! Whether this is your first time in therapy, or joining again, Cheryl is a great choice to lead to better days”
  • “I haven’t been seeing her for long but she is a great match! She is direct, honest, and empathetic.”
  • “Highly recommend!”
  • “We’ve been seeing Cheryl Marrow for couples therapy, and she has been great. She truly listens to both of us, guides us through difficult conversations, and isn’t afraid to point out when we’re in the wrong. She holds us accountable in a compassionate and constructive way, helping us grow both individually and as a couple. Her insight and guidance have made a real difference. Highly recommend!”

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.

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