Cheri Atkinson , LCSW

Cheri Atkinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California, a credential that reflects advanced training in clinical social work and psychotherapy. With more than 40 years of professional experience, she has supported people facing depression, stress and anxiety, struggles with self confidence and self esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, life transitions, and the challenges of chronic medical conditions.

Her practice includes work with both children and adults who are coping with disabilities, chronic illness, and the medical, physical, and emotional changes that can follow accidents and major life events. She focuses on helping individuals articulate their thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental setting and on building practical emotional coping skills to manage daily demands and longer-term challenges.

Cheri adapts her therapeutic approach to the unique needs of each person she works with, aiming to empower clients to take steps toward greater well-being and a more fulfilling life. She emphasizes collaboration, realistic goal setting, and gradual skill development to support meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Care and Remote Access to Support

Cheri draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical coping strategies and emotional regulation. One approach focuses on building step-by-step coping skills to manage anxiety, stress, and mood-related symptoms, helping people identify triggers and practice new responses that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Given her experience with grief and life changes, Cheri also applies grief-informed interventions that create space to process loss and find ways to restore meaning and routine. These methods help people navigate mourning, role changes, and the adjustments that follow significant life events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cheri works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client review progress together and adjust techniques as needed to ensure the work feels useful and aligned with personal priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage physical limitations, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists despite geographic constraints.