Cheryl Barajas, LPC

Cheryl Barajas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 7 years of clinical experience. She supports adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and concerns about self-esteem and motivation. Cheryl approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual circumstances and goals.

Her work often focuses on building practical coping skills, strengthening self-worth, and addressing patterns that contribute to unhealthy behaviors or relationship strain. Cheryl pays attention to issues such as attachment and abandonment, family of origin concerns, codependency, and the emotional impacts of chronic illness or life transitions. She aims to create an empowering space where clients can take steps toward greater functioning and satisfaction.

Cheryl emphasizes collaboration in therapy, helping clients identify goals and the strategies that best fit their needs. She recognizes that seeking help is a courageous first step and offers steady support through the process of change and recovery.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building to reduce stress and manage anxiety. These approaches help clients learn coping strategies, problem-solving methods, and behavioral tools that can improve daily functioning and emotional regulation.

She also applies evidence-based trauma-informed methods to help people process past abuse and addiction-related issues. These approaches emphasize understanding how trauma affects thinking, emotions, and relationships, and then working step by step toward healing and healthier patterns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Cheryl collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Cheryl is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and engage in consistent sessions with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide the therapeutic process.