- Goal focused
- Trauma aware
- Practical tools
About Cheryl
Cheryl Tredway is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Kansas. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, codependency, and issues like anger or addiction. Her style is straightforward and warm, and she aims to meet clients where they are so they can move forward at a pace that fits them.
Cheryl trained at Emporia State University, earning both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Counseling. She has practiced since 2012 and brings ten years of clinical experience to her work. Her background includes work with trauma survivors, active duty military and veterans, university students, couples, and people struggling with anger.
In sessions she focuses on practical strategies tailored to each person’s goals. Cheryl draws on cognitive behavioral methods to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses client-centered techniques to build trust and DBT skills when emotional regulation is needed.
She has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, trauma-informed care, and addictions work. Cheryl emphasizes collaboration - she and the client set goals and choose approaches that fit the client’s needs. She encourages bringing gentle humor into the work when appropriate.
If life feels overwhelming or recurring problems keep coming up, Cheryl offers coaching and therapy to help identify root causes and build coping tools. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session.
How Cheryl Uses Therapeutic Tools Online
Cheryl combines several evidence-informed approaches to help people address symptoms and reach goals. Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to each person’s needs, creating room to set goals and try steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems down into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building better interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl treats the choice of methods as collaborative - she will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients often mix approaches so therapy matches their situation rather than sticking to one method only.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and more options for scheduling. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Cheryl aims to help clients use sessions in ways that fit their everyday life, whether that means shorter check-ins, regular weekly sessions, or skill-focused meetings tailored to current needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Cheryl address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, addictions, grief, and related concerns listed on her profile.
How would you describe her way of working?
Her approach is collaborative and direct. She meets people where they are and focuses on concrete goals and skills that help with day-to-day struggles.
What is her professional background?
Cheryl has been practicing since 2012 and has around ten years of clinical experience. She has worked with trauma survivors, veterans, university students, couples, and people with anger issues.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, KS LCPC, and she practices in Kansas.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy through the site?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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