Cheri Hendrickson

Cheri Hendrickson is a California LMFT with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and life changes. Cheri also helps people who are dealing with stress, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and the search for life purpose.

She works with adults, including people managing neurodevelopmental differences such as autism spectrum conditions and Asperger Syndrome. Her caseload has included clients facing addiction, intellectual disability, intense shame or guilt, and feelings of isolation. Cheri uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions.

In the therapy room she emphasizes practical coping skills. She helps clients identify small changes they can try between sessions. Cheri also supports people in rebuilding routines, improving self-regard, and managing mood swings day to day.

Sessions will include talking through recent problems, looking at patterns that keep difficulties going, and practicing new ways of responding. She aims to collaborate on realistic goals and to track progress over time. Many people come to address a major life change or to find more direction after a setback.

Cheri’s background includes substantial work with adults affected by substance misuse and with those who have intellectual disabilities. Her clinical experience across these areas informs how she adapts interventions and supports practical problem solving.

Evidence-based approaches and how they work online

Many of Cheri’s sessions draw on common evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage mood and anxiety. Cognitive approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and help people try different ways of responding to stressful situations. These approaches are useful for low mood, anxiety, and self-criticism.

Behavioral strategies focus on changing daily routines and building small, manageable habits that improve mood and reduce avoidance. These methods often help with depression, bipolar mood management, and recovery from substance problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheri will collaborate with each person to select methods that fit their situation, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques based on progress and on what feels useful in real life.

The original biography did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can also adapt activities for remote sessions so people can practice coping strategies between meetings.