- Grief and hospice support
- Career and vocational help
- LGBTQIA+ inclusive
About Cheryl
Cheryl Pacione is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. She helps people navigate stress, grief, anxiety, relationship concerns, career transitions, and end-of-life and hospice-related issues. Cheryl aims to build trust quickly so clients feel understood and able to take the next step toward change.
Cheryl uses a blend of practical approaches to address everyday problems. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to each person. Solution-focused and narrative methods help clients identify strengths and rewrite stories that keep them stuck.
Her background includes work with LGBTQIA+ people and those in non-monogamous relationships, and she has served on a New York State committee for inclusion and diversity. Cheryl also has experience supporting people with autism spectrum concerns and transition-age youth, and she offers vocational counseling for job-related challenges.
Cheryl is based in New York and holds a New York LMHC credential. She speaks English and works within Eastern Standard Time hours. Her style is direct but compassionate, mixing practical steps with reflective conversation so clients leave sessions with clear next actions.
Many clients combine messaging between sessions with regular live check-ins. Before starting, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. Cheryl encourages small, steady steps and will work with each person to set realistic goals.
Cheryl uses a blend of practical approaches to address everyday problems. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to each person. Solution-focused and narrative methods help clients identify strengths and rewrite stories that keep them stuck.
Her background includes work with LGBTQIA+ people and those in non-monogamous relationships, and she has served on a New York State committee for inclusion and diversity. Cheryl also has experience supporting people with autism spectrum concerns and transition-age youth, and she offers vocational counseling for job-related challenges.
Cheryl is based in New York and holds a New York LMHC credential. She speaks English and works within Eastern Standard Time hours. Her style is direct but compassionate, mixing practical steps with reflective conversation so clients leave sessions with clear next actions.
Many clients combine messaging between sessions with regular live check-ins. Before starting, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. Cheryl encourages small, steady steps and will work with each person to set realistic goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How Cheryl's approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping them name priorities and goals. This works well for people who want someone to hear their experience and help them move forward without imposing solutions.Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and how people respond to major life questions. It can help when facing loss, transitions, or end-of-life concerns by clarifying values and what matters now. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Together you decide what feels most useful as work unfolds.
The biography notes that many clients pair message-based communication with regular live sessions by video or phone. If you want to know which specific session formats are currently offered, confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a phone call when video is difficult. These practical benefits help people keep momentum between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheryl help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, sleep problems, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and many other life challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with solution-focused and narrative techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps and changing unhelpful patterns while also making space to tell your story.
How long has she been practicing?
Cheryl has 25 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and a range of mental health concerns.
What are Cheryl's credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC, and practices out of New York.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cheryl?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.