- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and mood
- Caregiver support
About Cheryl
Cheryl Scopinich is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania who helps people navigate grief, anxiety, depression, substance challenges, and major life transitions. She brings 19 years of experience to sessions and aims to create a calm, approachable space for people to talk through hard things.
Cheryl believes therapy should fit the person rather than the person fitting a single method. She focuses on building a reliable relationship where clients feel heard and comfortable. Sessions aim to make difficult topics easier to discuss and to develop practical tools for day-to-day coping.
Her work often centers on stress, relationship concerns, and coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, or bereavement. She also supports people dealing with mood disorders such as bipolar and depressive conditions, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Cheryl regularly addresses life-stage concerns like aging, adoption and foster care histories, blended family dynamics, and career stress.
In sessions she draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. These approaches are used to help people notice what matters to them, change unhelpful patterns, and tell their stories in ways that support healing.
Cheryl describes therapy as collaborative work. She supports people in finding practical strategies, improving relationships, and building emotional balance while honoring individual goals and values.
Cheryl believes therapy should fit the person rather than the person fitting a single method. She focuses on building a reliable relationship where clients feel heard and comfortable. Sessions aim to make difficult topics easier to discuss and to develop practical tools for day-to-day coping.
Her work often centers on stress, relationship concerns, and coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, or bereavement. She also supports people dealing with mood disorders such as bipolar and depressive conditions, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Cheryl regularly addresses life-stage concerns like aging, adoption and foster care histories, blended family dynamics, and career stress.
In sessions she draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. These approaches are used to help people notice what matters to them, change unhelpful patterns, and tell their stories in ways that support healing.
Cheryl describes therapy as collaborative work. She supports people in finding practical strategies, improving relationships, and building emotional balance while honoring individual goals and values.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a life that matters to them, even when uncomfortable feelings remain. It is often useful for anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing small changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It can help with depression, anxiety, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people feel heard while they explore personal goals and challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are provided, so confirm current session options before booking. Online formats can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions help them maintain consistency during caregiving demands, medical treatment, or work commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt these therapeutic approaches to remote sessions so the focus stays on practical coping skills and meaningful progress.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Cheryl commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, substance challenges, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and caregiving strain among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She emphasizes a warm, client-centered approach where the therapeutic relationship matters most and sessions focus on practical tools and emotional support.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working with people facing a wide range of challenges, including grief, trauma, and life changes.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania and works from that state.
In what language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.