Cheryl Hann , LPC, LCMHC

Cheryl Hann is a licensed counselor in North Carolina who brings over ten years of professional experience in the mental health field. She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCMHC denotes Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and applies that training to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career challenges, depression, and major life transitions.

Her background includes specialty training in clinical work with active duty military members and veterans, as well as education in Hispanic and Chicano cultural studies. She notes university-level testing in Spanish language proficiency and has received focused training in religious trauma and supporting people adjusting after involvement in high-demand religious groups.

Cheryl approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, crafting conversations and treatment plans to match individual needs. She works collaboratively to empower clients, recognizing that taking the first step toward change takes courage. Cheryl aims to support and strengthen motivation, coping skills, and self-confidence while helping clients pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Cheryl Hann

Cheryl integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on active listening and empathic support, helping clients explore their values and make changes at their own pace; it is useful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and address unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work Cheryl does with each person. She assesses needs, goals, and personal preferences and then tailors techniques from one or more approaches so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to stay consistent with care. Cheryl provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different comfort levels and routines, allowing clients to access therapy in the way that best supports their progress.