Cheryl Ubelhor Kotyuk, LCSW

Cheryl Ubelhor Kotyuk is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with extensive experience in social services. She has been a licensed clinical social worker for 25 years and has worked in social services for over 40 years. Her formal training includes a Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University and a Master of Social Work from Indiana University. The LCSW credential indicates professional training and licensure to provide psychotherapy and social work services.

Her practice focuses on crisis intervention, anxiety, problem solving, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions. Cheryl combines a warm, interactive style with a client-centered approach, meeting each person with respect and attentiveness. She emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving while offering support through difficult changes and emotional challenges.

Cheryl aims to empower people who are ready to begin counseling, helping them take the first steps toward their goals. She seeks to create a supportive space where individuals can explore feelings, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change.

Client-Centered Care and Online Access

Client-Centered Therapy is central to Cheryl's practice. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are. It helps people who are navigating grief, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions by focusing on the client's own goals and strengths rather than imposing a fixed plan.

Cheryl pairs warmth and collaboration with practical problem solving. She works together with clients to identify priorities, try new coping strategies, and adjust the approach as needed. Finding the right therapeutic fit is part of the process - she helps determine which methods best match a client's needs, goals, and preferences through ongoing dialogue and feedback.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional times and allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support without geographic constraints.