Dr. Cheryl Mansfield , LICSW, LCSW

Dr. Cheryl Mansfield is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW, LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 20 years of experience delivering psychotherapy to individuals and couples across outpatient clinics, hospital settings, and the military. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction concerns, grief, parenting difficulties, and other life changes, guiding them to better understand the factors that contribute to their distress and to develop practical coping skills that reduce emotional intensity.

Her approach blends evidence-based methods with a strength-based perspective, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, and solution-focused techniques to craft tailored interventions. By combining strategies from multiple therapeutic models, she aims to produce efficient and lasting improvements that address both internal patterns and environmental stressors. Dr. Mansfield prioritizes a warm, supportive atmosphere in which clients can feel at ease sharing thoughts and feelings, and she remains committed to helping each person identify obstacles and build the skills needed to move forward.

Approaches Used Online and What to Expect

Dr. Cheryl Mansfield frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps clients identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learn practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also integrates client-centered therapy, focusing on listening, empathy, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore feelings and priorities at their own pace. When appropriate, she incorporates mindfulness techniques to help individuals develop present-moment awareness and reduce the intensity of difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dr. Mansfield works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, adapting techniques based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to fit care into busy schedules and connect from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for each individual.