- stress and anxiety
- addiction recovery
- self esteem work
About Cheryl
Cheryl Barajas is an LPC who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She writes and talks with clients in a straightforward way. Cheryl aims to meet people where they are and support steps toward a more manageable, meaningful life.
Cheryl tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She focuses on practical strategies that fit daily life, such as building motivation, strengthening confidence, and managing triggers. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every session.
With seven years of clinical experience, Cheryl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. She pays attention to patterns that often underlie current distress, like attachment wounds, family of origin issues, codependency, and communication problems. She also addresses related concerns such as chronic pain, blended family challenges, and substance use issues.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s goals. Cheryl helps people identify realistic changes, practice new skills, and notice progress. The approach aims to reduce overwhelm and increase a person’s ability to manage tough moments.
Cheryl practices in Texas and conducts work in English. Getting started typically involves a short screening and planning conversation to match priorities and outline next steps. She encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready.
How evidence-based approaches translate online
Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach she employs centers on skills training to manage anxiety and stress, teaching breathwork, grounding, and behavioral steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach addresses patterns from attachment and family history, helping people recognize recurring dynamics like codependency and communication problems, and try new ways of relating that feel safer and clearer.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Cheryl works with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life. Together they experiment with techniques, adjust pacing, and pick methods that fit the person’s priorities rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online options are offered. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions also let people practice new skills where they live and then bring observations back to the next meeting, which supports steady, practical progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Cheryl commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also helps people with concerns like codependency, attachment issues, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear steps, skill building, and conversations tailored to each person’s needs.
What background and experience does she have?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has seven years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
Cheryl is licensed in Texas as an LPC and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.