Cheryl Bauer, LCSW

Cheryl Bauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Michigan with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, challenges related to addictions, the effects of trauma and abuse, and grief and loss, bringing a steady, empathetic presence to each interaction.

Based in Indiana, Cheryl emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her practice. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person's specific circumstances and goals, aiming to provide practical support that fits the individual's needs.

Cheryl recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and honors that first step. She offers tailored guidance as clients work toward improved coping, clearer priorities, and greater emotional balance.

Evidence-Based Techniques Delivered Online

Cheryl offers evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to common concerns such as stress, anxiety, and grief. She uses skills-based coping strategies that help people manage intense emotions and reduce daily stress through practical exercises and pacing that fit each person's life.

She also provides trauma-informed support that focuses on safety, stabilization, and gradual processing of difficult experiences, useful for those affected by abuse or post-traumatic stress. For clients working on addictions and impulsivity, Cheryl incorporates relapse prevention and recovery-focused work to build healthier routines and decision-making skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cheryl works collaboratively with each client to identify methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to receive consistent care around work, family, and travel. These options offer flexibility and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit their schedules and daily lives.