Cheryl Scopinich , LCSW

Cheryl Scopinich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania with 19 years of clinical experience. She brings focused expertise across a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and parenting challenges, career and caregiver stress, and many family-related concerns. Her work also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care dynamics, chronic illness and pain, and other complex life transitions.

Cheryl approaches therapy with the belief that there is no single method that fits everyone. She emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship that helps people feel understood and supported while learning practical tools for managing symptoms and navigating change. Sessions center on building skills, increasing insight, and developing strategies that promote balance and resilience in daily life.

She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and has certifications in clinical telemental health and anxiety treatment, reflecting additional training in remote care and targeted approaches for anxiety. Cheryl blends evidence-based methods with a client-centered stance to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.

Approaches Used in Online Therapy with Cheryl

Cheryl applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes by focusing on what matters most rather than on symptom elimination alone.

She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that individuals feel heard and supported as they explore their concerns. This style helps strengthen self-understanding, self-esteem, and motivation for change.

Cheryl integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, and stress by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Cheryl is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit care into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations.