Cheryl Coney, LPC

Cheryl Coney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and mood struggles. She practices in Virginia and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier and more in control. Cheryl aims to help each person define what success looks like for them and then move toward it. Her style is warm and interactive. She brings enthusiasm and unconditional positive regard to sessions, and she prioritizes respect and sensitivity. Cheryl encourages clients to name their goals and to take small, doable steps toward change. Cheryl uses a mix of approaches to match a person’s needs. She draws on client-centered work to make space for each person’s perspective. She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and she applies dialectical strategies when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. She also incorporates mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools to help people notice patterns and find internal motivation for change. Cheryl tailors conversations and plans to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Her background includes work in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings, and she has supported people with trauma, OCD, ADHD, self-harm concerns, personality-related struggles, grief, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. To begin, she asks for client input so treatment planning reflects real priorities and practical life demands.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead to identify goals and priorities. It helps people feel heard and supports collaborative planning for change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. It can be helpful when strong emotions or impulsive behaviors interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt techniques over time based on what is helpful.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins between work responsibilities. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face interaction, while others prefer options that use less bandwidth or a quicker phone-style conversation. Confirm the exact session options before booking so arrangements match your schedule and daily routine.