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Cheryl Loomis

Cheryl Loomis, LCSW

Therapist · Washington · 18+ years of experience

Compassionate LCSW for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Washington
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Washington)
LICSW · No. LW60073162
License (Oregon)
LCSW · No. L6551
License (Massachusetts)
LICSW · No. LICSW1120348
License (Maine)
LCSW · No. LC22755
NPI
1992088140

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  • Practical skills
  • Relationship focus
  • 18 years experience

About Cheryl

Cheryl Loomis is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people navigate life’s challenges. She draws on 18 years of experience to support clients dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career crossroads, and transitions. She also addresses focus and ADHD-related concerns. Cheryl works with care and direct communication to create a plan that fits each person’s needs.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation and concrete steps in sessions. Cheryl adapts the pace and focus to what matters most right now. She pays attention to patterns in relationships and communication, and helps people learn skills they can use outside sessions.

Her background includes clinical practice across multiple states, and she holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience informs practical strategies for coping with life changes and day-to-day stressors.

Cheryl also supports people facing issues often tied to aging, like caregiver strain and the emotional effects of health changes. She addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, family of origin problems, and the emotional fallout from separation or divorce.

Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She helps people set realistic goals and works with them to build new habits and communication skills. To begin, she asks questions about current struggles and tailors a plan that fits each person’s situation.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Maine

Languages

English

Evidence-based approaches for life changes and aging

Cheryl uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. One common approach focuses on skill-building for everyday coping - teaching clear strategies for managing anxiety, improving communication, and organizing attention for people with ADHD. Another approach emphasizes examining interaction patterns and reactions in relationships to reduce conflict and rebuild trust when it has been damaged. These methods are aimed at helping clients practice new behaviors between sessions and notice gradual changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together the therapist and client try a method, check progress, and adjust the plan so it fits the person’s life and aims.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit visits into a busy schedule, shorten the commute, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. It can also reduce barriers when mobility or caregiving responsibilities make travel difficult. Talk with Cheryl when you schedule to learn which session formats she is offering and how they can best fit into your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cheryl address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related focus issues, plus related areas like caregiver stress and aging concerns.

What is her style of therapy like?

The approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on conversation, skill-building, and clear steps clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Cheryl has 18 years of professional experience working with a wide range of symptoms and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LCSW credential and is listed as practicing in Washington while licensed in multiple states.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Cheryl?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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