Cheryl Chiarello, LPC

Cheryl Chiarello is an LPC with 17 years of clinical experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they really feel. Cheryl believes starting therapy is hard and she supports people through that first step and beyond.

Cheryl focuses on listening carefully and meeting people where they are. She uses straightforward conversation to help clients name difficult thoughts and feelings. When words are hard to find she guides the process so people can make sense of what’s happening in their lives.

Her background reflects many years working with adults on life transitions, coping with loss, and managing long-term stress. Cheryl draws on approaches that emphasize the person’s own goals and motivation, while also paying attention to deeper patterns that shape relationships and behavior.

Sessions emphasize practical steps and honest reflection. Cheryl helps people weigh options, build motivation to change, and understand where old patterns come from. She also supports caregivers and people dealing with aging and geriatric issues who are trying to balance responsibilities and personal needs.

Cheryl practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. She encourages people to start by filling out a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.

How Cheryl’s approaches can guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s goals. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental place to talk and to clarify what matters to them.

Motivational Interviewing uses short, practical conversations to build motivation for change. It is useful for addictions, making life changes, or when someone feels stuck and unsure how to move forward.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeating patterns and how past relationships shape present feelings. It can help people understand where habits and reactions come from so they can choose different responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a shared process and can change over time as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins on a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Before booking, confirm the available session options with the service so you know how sessions are scheduled. Many people find that remote conversations let them focus on issues like aging concerns, caregiver stress, addiction, or grief while staying connected to daily responsibilities.