- stress and anxiety
- blended household issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Cheryl
Cheryl Hopkins is a California LMFT with 40 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, parenting, and self-esteem. She also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and separation or divorce.
Cheryl uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out what matters most to them. She listens to how daily routines and family roles are affecting stress levels. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Cheryl draws on several approaches to find what fits each person.
Her work includes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build different responses. She also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take actions that align with those values. Emotion-focused methods are used when emotions need naming and regulation to move forward.
Cheryl aims to make planning concrete. Expect a mix of talking, short exercises, and real-world tasks to test new ways of handling relationship tension or parenting challenges. She pays attention to routines, communication patterns, and the practical demands of blended households.
People often come for help with co-parenting stress, loyalty conflicts, or merging schedules after remarriage. Cheryl helps them break problems into manageable steps and keep conversations focused on what they can change now.
How Cheryl Uses Practical Therapies Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small actions that line up with those values. It is useful for decision points like adjusting roles in a blended household or managing ongoing anxiety about change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions include simple experiments and new habits to reduce stress, improve communication, and change how people respond to triggers.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and shift core emotions that affect relationships. It can be helpful when strong feelings block honest conversations or create repeated conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try different methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That collaboration guides whether ACT, CBT, EFT, or a mix is used.
Confirm which session formats Cheryl is offering before booking so you know how meetings will run. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid commuting, and try short check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also allow someone to join from a quieter room or skip video if that is preferable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to blended families?
She works with adults on relationship stress, parenting challenges, loyalty conflicts, and the practical strain of merging households.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses direct conversation, brief exercises, and real-world tasks. The focus is on clear steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 40 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and life stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm any licensing or time zone details before booking.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your location and needs.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.