Cheryl Wharton, LMFT

Cheryl Wharton brings three decades of professional counseling experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families. She holds a degree in psychology, a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in California. Over the course of her career she has guided people through relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, parenting concerns, and life transitions, helping them move from surviving to a more purposeful and engaged life.

She emphasizes a holistic perspective that considers psychological, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. In sessions she creates space for people to share their experiences, feel heard, and identify strengths. Her approach centers on respect, nonjudgment, and practical strategies that support resilience, vulnerability, and authentic living. Cheryl believes the quality of relationships shapes overall quality of life and works with clients on communication, commitment, blended family dynamics, codependency, infidelity, and other relational issues.

Cheryl also draws on therapeutic methods suited to each person’s needs to address stress, panic, low self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with midlife and other life changes. She combines professional training with life experience to help clients recognize patterns that no longer serve them and take steps toward healthier connections and greater personal fulfillment. Those who reach out can expect a collaborative focus on goals, practical tools, and encouragement to move toward the life and relationships they want.