Therapist profile
Dr. Cheryl Mansfield, LICSW, LCSW
Virginia
LICSW in Virginia - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Virginia / 0904005024; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC200001528
- NPI1265503650
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Anger management strategies
- CBT and mindfulness
- Solution-focused steps
About Cheryl
Dr. Cheryl Mansfield is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with over 20 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and anger. She also helps people navigate parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Dr. Mansfield focuses on identifying stressors and building practical skills to reduce their intensity. Sessions are aimed at increasing awareness of how stress and environment affect behavior and mood. She combines short-term problem solving with longer-term tools so people can cope better day to day.
Her approach mixes Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods. That means she listens for what matters to the person, looks at thinking and behavior patterns, and works toward clear, achievable steps. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques are also used to support motivation and emotional regulation.
Dr. Mansfield has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and with military populations. That range shapes a pragmatic style: clear goals, concrete techniques, and follow-through. She pays attention to strengths and uses them to guide change.
People who come in for anger-related concerns can expect practical strategies for managing reactions, improving communication, and reducing buildup of resentment. The work often includes skill practice between sessions and tracking small changes over time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship so the person feels heard and can set their own goals. In practice this helps when someone wants to talk through frustration, family stress, or relationship strain and have a partner to help organize their next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to test different ways of responding. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and patterns that keep problems recurring.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience and simple techniques to lower reactivity. It can help with emotional regulation, noticing early signs of anger, and reducing rumination.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That means checking what helps, adjusting techniques, and setting clear steps to practice between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fold therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for video or audio sessions and suggest ways to practice skills between appointments to support steady progress.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She blends listening with concrete skills training and short-term problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has more than 20 years working in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and with military settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds DC LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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