Cheryl Martin, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist helping people regain confidence

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15 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English, Tagalog languages

Empathetic listening
Practical tools
Trauma informed care

About Cheryl

Cheryl Martin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She has 15 years of clinical experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. Cheryl aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and straightforward for someone feeling worried or overwhelmed.

Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through what matters most to them. Cheryl listens to immediate concerns and helps set small, realistic steps to ease daily strain. She draws on practical tools people can use between sessions to build confidence and resilience.

Her background includes long experience in community mental health, where she supported people with depression, family conflict, and trauma-related issues. That work shaped her attention to plain talk and steady support. She uses a mix of conversational, skills-based, and insight-oriented methods depending on the issue.

Therapy sessions often focus on clearer communication, coping strategies for anxiety, and rebuilding self worth after losses or relationship upheaval. Cheryl pays attention to life context like work and parenting when planning treatment. She invites people to move at their own pace while working toward concrete, meaningful change.

Cheryl speaks English and Tagalog. People who are curious about starting can follow the intake steps to see if her style fits their needs.

How Cheryl’s Approaches Fit Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, validates feelings, and helps clients set goals that matter to them. This approach is helpful for self-esteem and life transitions because it starts with what the person wants to change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses simple, practical techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. It often includes brief exercises and homework that help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms over time. CBT can be useful when someone wants clear strategies to manage day-to-day stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Cheryl works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She combines listening and skill-building, and discusses options so the person feels involved in planning their care.

For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in this profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from work breaks or home schedules. It can also support consistent check-ins and use of short exercises between meetings to keep progress moving forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGrief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCommunication problems Divorce and separation Isolation / loneliness Life purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Tagalog

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Cheryl commonly help with?

Cheryl supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses relationship tension, parenting strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style blends listening with practical skills and reflective conversation. Cheryl works collaboratively to set small, achievable steps and uses tools tailored to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience as a therapist and more than 20 years working in community mental health settings.

What credentials and region are listed?

Cheryl holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.