Cheryl Slaight, LMSW

Cheryl Slaight is a licensed Michigan therapist with 24 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger management. She approaches each client with warmth and patience, creating an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment. Cheryl collaborates with individuals to identify practical steps toward emotional balance and greater well-being, recognizing that reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life.

As an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, Cheryl brings clinical training and years of hands-on practice to her work with clients. She emphasizes respectful listening and practical coping strategies tailored to each person’s needs, supporting clients as they explore change, process difficult experiences, and build healthier habits for daily life. Cheryl is committed to guiding clients through challenges while honoring their strengths and goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions and lasting change

Cheryl Slaight integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing empathetic listening and support so clients can explore their feelings and identify their own solutions; it is often helpful for building self-esteem and addressing relationship or life-direction concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more constructive patterns, which can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, and anger. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance practices to reduce reactivity and increase coping during stressful or painful experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cheryl collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies from these approaches to match the pace and priorities of the person she is working with, making adjustments as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Cheryl is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it possible to access licensed professionals from home, work, or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care and making regular sessions easier to fit into daily life.