- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Life purpose focus
About Cheryl
Cheryl Chiarello is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Cheryl also helps people concerned about aging and geriatric issues, caregiver strain, attachment and family of origin problems, codependency, and questions about life purpose.
Cheryl believes therapy is useful to anyone who is human. She describes the therapist's role as an expert listener who does not judge or criticize. People come to her when they need to talk through painful feelings, want guidance on specific issues, or simply need help naming what they are feeling.
Her approach centers on what the client brings into the room. Cheryl uses client-centered methods to follow the client's concerns and motivational interviewing to help when change feels difficult. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that affect relationships and behavior.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical conversation. Cheryl helps people find words for hard thoughts and notice patterns that keep them stuck. She works at a steady pace and checks in about which strategies are helping and which need adjusting.
People often seek her help for problems that build up over time - loneliness, guilt, shame, impulsivity, or difficulty communicating. Cheryl supports clients who want to make thoughtful decisions about work, relationships, health, or other life transitions. To begin, the practice asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches inform online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's concerns, reflects feelings, and helps clients find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for people wanting a listening space to sort out what matters.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps when change feels unclear or difficult. It uses questions and reflection to build motivation for steps a person wants to try, which can suit goals like reducing substance use or changing habitual patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl treats this as a collaborative process and will check in about which methods feel useful. Together they look at goals, preferences, and what feels practical for regular sessions.
The practical benefits of working online vary depending on the session formats offered. Because the biography does not list specific formats, prospective clients should confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often note these practical advantages when arranging care, and Cheryl will discuss how best to structure sessions to match a client's schedule and needs.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as caregiver stress and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She listens without judgment and uses client-centered conversation to follow what matters to the client, plus motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy in New Jersey.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.