- Guilt and shame
- Self esteem work
- Depression support
About Cheryl
Cheryl Gomez is an Alabama-licensed clinical social worker - LICSW - with three years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression, and supports people coping with guilt and shame.
Cheryl focuses on practical, talk-based work. She treats difficult feelings as things to name and understand. Sessions look at the problems that show up day to day. The aim is to make small shifts that help people function better.
She helps people who are facing process addictions, mood concerns, and issues tied to body image or relationships. Cheryl also addresses family of origin issues, codependency, communication problems, and caregiving stress. She brings attention to how these patterns affect daily life and decision-making.
Her style assumes the person knows their story best. Cheryl listens for strengths and then helps apply them to current challenges. She walks clients through clearer thinking, coping strategies, and steps that can reduce rumination and self-blame.
People working with guilt or shame can expect direct, concrete conversation about the feelings and where they come from. Cheryl supports work on forgiveness, rebuilding self-esteem, and reducing isolation. She invites clients to set practical goals and to notice small changes over time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is structured conversation work that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with clearer, more balanced thinking; this can help with anxiety, mood concerns, and guilt. Another approach emphasizes step-by-step behavioral adjustments and coping strategies to reduce cravings and manage process addictions or stress. These methods are presented in simple language and include concrete skills to practice between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and day-to-day needs. She helps people weigh options and adjusts the plan as progress and challenges appear. Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work during a lunch break, or a call may be chosen when bandwidth is limited. Talk-based approaches translate well to remote sessions, and Cheryl will help structure meetings so they match your schedule and practical needs.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related areas like body image, guilt and shame, and caregiving stress.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses straightforward conversation to name these feelings, trace where they come from, and develop steps to reduce self-blame and isolation.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an Alabama LICSW and has three years of professional practice working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Alabama as an LICSW and practices from that jurisdiction.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.