Cheri Doval, LCSW

Cheri Doval is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who centers her practice on building a strong therapeutic connection before moving into targeted interventions. She maintains that effective outcomes begin when client and therapist establish trust and rapport, and she adapts her approach to match each person’s needs.

Cheri draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities, selecting methods that fit the issue at hand. Her toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, trauma-focused work, and broader psychotherapy techniques. She also uses integrated approaches when a combination of methods best serves the client.

Known for being a good listener and for bringing care, sensitivity, and energy to sessions, Cheri combines the formal training and supervised hours required for licensure with a lifetime of practical experience and personal insight. That blend of professional credentials and real-world perspective informs her collaborative style and commitment to helping people navigate stress, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, and other challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people clarify personal values and take committed action toward meaningful goals while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where shifting relationship to inner experiences can create change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping. CBT is commonly applied for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace; it helps foster self-understanding and emotional growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheri works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, concerns, and personal preferences, and she tailors interventions as needed rather than applying a single model to every situation.

Online therapy with Cheri offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and connect from different locations while working with licensed professionals who adapt their methods for remote formats.