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Cheryl Breining

Therapist · Florida

Cheryl Breining

LCSW

LCSW - Stress and life changes

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Experience
3 years
Based in
Florida
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Life purpose questions

About Cheryl

Cheryl Breining is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, motivation, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Cheryl writes that she works with clients around communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose and midlife changes.

In sessions she aims to create an open environment where clients can speak about thoughts and feelings without judgment. She listens and asks questions to clarify what matters most to each person. Cheryl focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions to test what helps and what does not.

Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She pays attention to patterns in thinking and behavior and looks for small, repeatable changes that reduce stress and increase day-to-day confidence. When parenting is part of the concern, she supports parents in sorting priorities and setting realistic expectations.

Cheryl also works with people facing relationship endings, forgiveness questions, impulsivity, social anxiety and issues commonly affecting women. She frames choices and next steps as decisions a person can try and revise rather than one permanent fix.

Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her experience in Florida practice. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling methods to ensure they match their needs.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
Florida · SW21533

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions

Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Cognitive-style approaches help identify repetitive thoughts that increase anxiety and lower confidence, and then test new, realistic ways of thinking. Behavioral strategies focus on creating small, repeatable actions to reduce stress and build momentum, which can be helpful for parenting struggles, impulsivity, or motivation issues.

She also draws on problem-solving methods that break larger life changes into manageable steps. That helps people facing divorce, midlife decisions, or questions about life purpose to map practical options rather than feeling overwhelmed. Deciding which techniques to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences together to find the best fit and adjust as work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people join from quieter surroundings and choose encounters that match their energy level without committing to longer trips.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, low self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as communication problems and midlife questions.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and practical. She listens for patterns and suggests small experiments people can try between sessions.

What is her clinical experience?

She has three years of professional work experience as a clinician in Florida.

What are her credentials and practice location?

She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL LCSW) and practices from Florida.

Does she work in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost model?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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