Cheryl Chiarello

Cheryl Chiarello is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 17 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Cheryl also focuses on life purpose and a range of related concerns adults commonly face.

She emphasizes careful listening rather than quick fixes. Sessions are a place to talk through difficult thoughts and feelings without judgement or criticism. If someone finds it hard to put feelings into words, she helps them do that step by step.

Cheryl uses approaches that keep the client's experience central. Client-Centered Therapy means the person’s perspective guides the conversation. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change or feels ambivalent. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns from the past that affect present behavior. These approaches are used to help people understand what’s getting in the way and to find practical next steps.

Her style is practical and straightforward. She listens for what matters most and helps people break problems into manageable parts. Conversations can include exploring habits, clarifying values, and weighing options around work, relationships, and life purpose.

Cheryl practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. People who are considering therapy are invited to follow the site’s process to see online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.

How Cheryl’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities. In practice this means sessions concentrate on what the client says matters most, and the therapist follows that lead to clarify feelings and choices. Motivational Interviewing is practical and direct; it helps when someone feels stuck between change and staying the same by exploring ambivalence and next steps. Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to repeated patterns and how past relationships shape present behavior, which can reveal long-standing obstacles to feeling settled.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaborative process helps determine whether to emphasize listening and reflection, motivational techniques, or attention to deeper patterns.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are full. Some formats need less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help people manage practical constraints while keeping therapeutic momentum.