Dr. Cheryl Mansfield, LICSW, LCSW

Dr. Cheryl Mansfield is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with more than 20 years in mental health. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship or intimacy concerns, and issues related to addiction and trauma. She also supports people facing life transitions, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and challenges around self-esteem and anger.

Her approach is practical and down to earth. Sessions focus on understanding what is causing distress and learning simple techniques to reduce its intensity. She draws on tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to meet each person where they are.

Dr. Mansfield aims to build on each person's strengths while teaching coping skills that can be used day to day. She describes therapy as collaborative; clients often try small changes between sessions and review results together. The work can include talking through patterns, practicing new responses, and setting short-term goals that feel achievable.

Her background includes a range of settings such as outpatient care, hospitals, and the military. This variety informs how she tailors sessions to different life demands and stressors. People who want straightforward, skills-focused help often find this practical style useful.

Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be seen. Before booking, confirm the current session formats directly so arrangements match individual needs.

Approaches you can expect in online work

Dr. Mansfield uses client-centered methods that focus on listening, building rapport, and helping clients notice their strengths. This approach suits people who want a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through what matters most.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress that shows up daily.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work together with each person to decide what feels most useful based on goals and preferences, and will adjust methods as needed over time.

Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match your needs. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for regular check-ins from different locations. It can also allow shorter or more focused meetings when time is limited. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so practical details can be arranged.