Cheri Hendrickson, LMFT

Cheri Hendrickson is a California-based licensed therapist who supports adults facing a range of emotional and life challenges. With eight years of experience, she focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and the stresses that accompany life transitions. She also has substantial experience working with neurodevelopmental differences, including autism spectrum conditions, and supports clients dealing with addiction, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Cheri approaches therapy with compassion and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their inner experiences without judgment. She helps individuals confront feelings of shame and rebuild self-esteem while honoring each person’s unique strengths and background. Drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she guides clients in developing practical coping strategies and emotion-regulation skills to navigate daily challenges and long-term change.

As an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Cheri brings clinical training in relational and individual therapy to her work. She tailors treatment to each client’s goals, whether the focus is on managing mood symptoms, addressing substance use, or finding renewed meaning after life changes. Her practice emphasizes professional guidance delivered with empathy and respect.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Cheri uses evidence-based cognitive and behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and build more adaptive ways of responding to stress and mood symptoms. These approaches teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and the ups and downs of mood disorders, and they can be adapted for people navigating life transitions or recovery from substance use.

She also emphasizes skills-based coping and emotion-regulation work that focuses on concrete strategies for reducing overwhelm, improving self-esteem, and handling interpersonal challenges. This kind of skills work can be especially helpful for clients experiencing isolation, shame, or difficulties related to neurodevelopmental differences.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Cheri collaborates with each client to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust the plan over time to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Cheri is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and for how sessions feel most comfortable. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while accommodating work, family, and geographic constraints.