Cheryl Coney , LPC

Since entering the field in 2007, Cheryl Coney has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, career transitions, addictions, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and ADHD. She has also worked with many individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, applying skills developed across residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings.

Cheryl holds the credential of Licensed Professional Counselor, or LPC, which signifies formal training and licensure to provide professional counseling. She approaches her work with enthusiasm, professionalism, and unconditional positive regard, aiming to be part of each client’s solution as they clarify their own definition of success and begin working toward it. Her style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she intentionally avoids stigmatizing labels.

Cheryl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work in 2011 from Slippery Rock University and a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology in 2016 from Chatham University in Pittsburgh. Her clinical approach blends cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, and humanistic influences, and she tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. She emphasizes client-centered work and meeting people where they are, inviting client input throughout the planning process so that goals remain relevant and attainable. Cheryl seeks to empower people to examine their perspectives, build confidence in exploring emotions, and make changes that support a healthier lifestyle. She looks forward to working with individuals ready to develop practical, skillful solutions to improve their quality of life.

Approaches That Guide Online Counseling with Cheryl Coney

Cheryl frequently draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, giving individuals space to define their goals and build self-esteem while navigating life changes and relationship concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and many everyday challenges. DBT offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and developing distress-tolerance strategies that can support coping with self-harm urges, anger, or chronic emotional dysregulation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so the work remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy with Cheryl can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to receive consistent support from licensed professionals without traveling, and they allow therapy to fit into daily life in a way that supports ongoing growth and skill development.