Therapist profile
Cheryl Nelson, LMHC
Massachusetts
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC4102
- NPI1326772112
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practices
- Biblical worldview option
About Cheryl
Cheryl Nelson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with over 30 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting struggles, anger, and related concerns. Cheryl makes space for straightforward conversation about what is happening now and what the person wants to change.
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, including ways to notice unhelpful thinking and practice new responses to upsetting situations.
Cheryl can include a biblical worldview in sessions when a client requests that perspective, and she will weave that in alongside psychological methods as appropriate. Her style favors clear discussion and concrete next steps rather than abstract theory.
Her background spans community and clinical settings, giving her experience with addiction, family-of-origin issues, foster and adoption concerns, caregiver stress, and trauma. She also supports people facing life transitions, divorce, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
People who want calm, practical work on anger, self-esteem, or coping with loss will find sessions that pair skill practice with reflective conversation. The focus is on manageable changes people can try between sessions and on building routines that reduce recurrent upset.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. It emphasizes values-guided action, which can help people redirect anger into meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternate responses; it is useful for addressing recurring anger and workplace reactivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding practices to reduce escalation and increase choice in the moment.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss options with the client and choose strategies based on the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques may be adjusted over several sessions until they fit the person’s needs.
The specific session formats for this therapist are not listed here, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when days are tight, and use guided exercises between meetings. Therapists can share exercises, practice skills in real time, and plan practical homework that slots into everyday life without promising particular services.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, resentment buildup, and anger connected to grief, trauma, or caregiving stress.
What therapeutic approach does she use for anger?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to teach skills for noticing triggers and choosing different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has more than 30 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Massachusetts.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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