Cheri Mills, LCSW

Cheri Mills is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah with eight years of professional experience. She has supported people facing stress and anxiety, those coping with addictions, and individuals recovering from trauma and abuse, and she also works with clients experiencing depression. Cheri approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story, and she helps clients identify and build on the strengths they already possess to overcome the obstacles in their lives. She recognizes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and she honors that decision by offering steady support and encouragement as people take their first steps toward change. Through collaborative, strengths-based work, Cheri aims to empower clients to make meaningful progress and to develop practical skills that support emotional growth and resilience.

Cheri values a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship and focuses on helping clients discover practical strategies and inner resources to face current challenges and move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-discovery and personal strengths. This approach helps people who want a collaborative space to explore their values and goals and to develop confidence in their own choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and learning practical strategies to change them. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges that benefit from structured skill-building and problem-solving.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change techniques to help people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and develop coping skills for crises. It can be especially helpful for those who struggle with emotional regulation or frequent interpersonal conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cheri works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions so that techniques feel applicable and aligned with each person's priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect from home or wherever they feel most comfortable, make scheduling easier around work and family commitments, and support consistent progress by offering multiple ways to engage with a licensed professional and the therapeutic work.