Cheryl Osler , LMHC

Cheryl Osler is a licensed mental health counselor and experienced nurse whose training spans nursing, psychology, law, and educational leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Nursing from Seattle Pacific University, a master’s in community mental health nursing from the University of Hawaii, a master’s in clinical psychology from Argosy University, a Master of Studies in Law, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. In clinical terms she is a Registered Nurse, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, and an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Cheryl has worked as a licensed mental health counselor in private practice for ten years, bringing an integrative approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Her practice focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and career concerns, cope with life changes and grief, address trauma and abuse, and work through attention and mood disorders. She also offers coaching and support around issues such as parenting, intimacy, sleep and eating difficulties, and caregiver stress.

In addition to her private practice, Cheryl volunteers as a Disaster Mental Health Counselor for the American Red Cross, providing crisis support in high-stress situations. She aims to help clients build practical skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and find resilient ways forward during difficult periods. Cheryl welcomes the opportunity to support motivated clients as they learn new tools and move toward their goals.

Approaches in Remote Therapy with Cheryl Osler

Cheryl integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients meet their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, phobias, and coping with stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values, accept difficult internal experiences, and commit to meaningful action - it can be useful for managing anxiety, chronic stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space in which the therapist follows the client’s lead, supports self-exploration, and strengthens self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cheryl works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans and adjusts techniques as progress and feedback indicate.

Online therapy with Cheryl is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access timely support, and continue therapeutic work from diverse settings while working toward meaningful change.