Cheryl Rouse
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
About Cheryl
As a licensed therapist in California with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate issues like depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem concerns with compassionate, personalized care.
I focus on empowering individuals to develop deeper self-understanding and healthier relationship patterns. My therapeutic approach addresses a wide range of experiences, including workplace stress, midlife transitions, women’s issues, caregiver challenges, and healing from difficult life experiences like divorce, domestic violence, and interpersonal conflicts.
My work is grounded in creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, develop stronger communication skills, and rediscover their sense of purpose and self-worth. I’m committed to walking alongside you as you build resilience, practice self-compassion, and create meaningful personal growth.
What Cheryl helps with
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Cheryl works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She is great”
- “Cheryl is always on time, always prepared and is compassionate and understanding as well.”
- “Knowledgable, experienced, considerate, and holds space for feelings. Listens and communicates well. Highly recommended.”
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- “I’ve never needed anyone to tell me what to do to feel better. Cheryl does a tremendous job at listening and responding to what is going on by providing insight and guidance. Bringing ideas and thoughts into situations I would’ve never thought about. Wonderful therapist overall.”
- “Shes a very understanding and patient person and dealing with anxiety that’s what I looked for. I really couldn’t have asked for someone better through my hard times.”
- “I highly recommend Cheryl to anyone looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly skilled therapist. She is incredibly wise, kind, and creates a safe, supportive environment where I always feel heard and understood. Her depth of knowledge and expertise has helped me gain valuable insights and practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. Cheryl has a thoughtful, caring approach that encourages growth while making you feel genuinely supported every step of the way. I am truly grateful for her guidance and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking an exceptional therapist.”
- “Strongly recommend. Cheryl Rouse is an amazing therapist. She really understands what your concerns are and actively helps you rather than just letting you talk in circles. You will actually see progress assuming you’re putting in the work which is unfortunately not always the case with other therapists.”
- “Cheryl is by far the best therapist I have ever worked with. She creates a space where I feel truly heard, understood, and supported, while also challenging me to look deeper at myself and the patterns in my life.<br /> <br /> What I appreciate most is that she doesn’t just listen—she asks thoughtful questions that help me gain insight and see things from new perspectives. She encourages meaningful self-reflection and helps me work through difficult emotions and situations in a productive way.<br /> <br /> Cheryl also provides worksheets and exercises between sessions that reinforce what we discuss and give me practical tools to continue growing. Her approach is compassionate, honest, and empowering.<br /> <br /> I have made more progress with Cheryl than I ever thought possible, and I am incredibly grateful for her guidance. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who is both supportive and skilled at helping you do the deeper work that leads to real change.”
- “Able to listen without being judgmental and carefully address problems”
- “Cheryl is the best. She understands and speaks in a language that resonates with me. She listens intently and is thoughtful in her responses. I am grateful to have found her and to have made the perfect therapeutic connection .”
- “Very helpful . Very trustworthy. Thankful for everything She's helped me learn and overcome .”
- “Cheryl has helped me through the death of my father and the loneliness of parenting an adult child with disabilities”
- “I love Cheryl! She listens to me and had helped guide me in the right direction and helped me self reflect more and I believe she had played a big part in how I think and look at things now from a more positive outlook. She’s really the best!”
- “Cheryl has been an exceptional therapist for me during a very difficult time in my life. She listens, she’s empathetic and has good recommendations about how to interpret and get through these tough times. I would highly recommend not only BetterHelp but Cheryl as well!”
- “I was really impressed with how good of a match Charyl was, and she goes right to the point of what I'm working on, but kindly.”
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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