Sherilyn Cho, LMHC

Sherilyn Cho is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii who brings six years of professional experience to her clinical work. She has served as an Intensive In-Home therapist and as a skills trainer in school settings, working directly with children, adolescents, and families to address everyday struggles and more complex mental health concerns.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that helps clients recognize existing resources and develop practical skills to navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting issues, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. Sherilyn focuses on supporting clients across a broad spectrum of needs including multicultural issues, LGBT concerns, ADHD, and young adult difficulties, tailoring interventions to each person she meets.

Clients can expect an encouraging, open-minded therapist who aims to listen carefully and work alongside them to build coping strategies and promote gradual, sustainable change. Sherilyn prioritizes clear communication and skill-building so that individuals and families can better manage daily demands and move toward their personal goals with increased confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Sherilyn uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist follows their priorities; this approach helps people feel heard and builds self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns into more effective behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy offers practical techniques to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting coping with strong emotions and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sherilyn collaborates with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds and circumstances change. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to each individual or family.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for clients juggling work, school, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, accessible support while clients engage in therapy from settings that work best for them.