Cheryl Pacione , LMHC

Cheryl Pacione is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She brings a solution-focused stance to therapy, guiding individuals to recognize patterns and beliefs that limit well-being while emphasizing practical steps toward greater resilience and personal growth.

Her work integrates complementary approaches to meet each person where they are, drawing on client-centered care, mindfulness practices, and existential exploration as appropriate. Cheryl has experience with a wide range of concerns including depression, addictions, bipolar disorder, attention differences such as ADHD, grief, caregiving stress, parenting issues, and intimacy-related challenges. She also supports LGBTQIA+ clients and those in non-monogamous relationships, and she has worked with transition-age youth on the autism spectrum.

In addition to clinical practice, Cheryl has served on a New York State committee for inclusion and diversity and offers vocational counseling informed by familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act to assist with job-related concerns and disability accommodations. She is available full time in the Eastern Standard Time zone Monday through Friday and on Saturdays, and many clients combine message-based exchanges with weekly live sessions by video or phone. Cheryl typically responds to messages within 24 hours.

Those seeking support for change, recovery, or renewed direction can expect collaborative, strengths-based work aimed at clear goals and measurable progress. She is accepting new clients and welcomes the opportunity to explore how therapy can support meaningful, achievable change.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Cheryl Pacione draws on client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, and existential therapy to shape online work that fits each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and building a supportive relationship so the client feels understood and empowered to choose personal goals - this approach is helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and making life changes. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and emotions with less reactivity, which can reduce stress and help manage anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with chronic conditions. Existential therapy explores meaning, values, and the challenges of freedom and responsibility, offering support for those facing grief, transitions, or questions about purpose.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Cheryl will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit their preferences, and adjust methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. This partnership helps ensure the work aligns with the client's values and day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to connect from home or other convenient settings. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions, maintain continuity during life changes, and combine real-time conversations with message-based check-ins for ongoing support from licensed professionals and therapists.