Cheryl Pacione , LMHC

Cheryl Pacione is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience helping people move toward greater well-being and purpose. She emphasizes practical, solution-focused work that uncovers long-standing patterns and negative self-beliefs while highlighting strengths and potential for growth. Cheryl combines complementary therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs and to address issues that range from anxiety and depression to trauma, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and career challenges.

She has experience supporting diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and people in non-monogamous relationships, and served on a New York State committee focused on inclusion and diversity. As a vocational counselor familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cheryl is well positioned to assist clients facing job-related issues and those navigating disability-related challenges. She also works with transition-age youth on the autism spectrum and addresses a wide array of concerns such as grief, parenting, intimacy-related difficulties, chronic illness and pain, ADHD, and personality-related issues.

Cheryl maintains a full-time practice based in New York and works in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Her typical hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM EST and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. Many clients use a combination of message-based communication alongside regular weekly live sessions by video or phone. She responds to messages within 24 hours. Those seeking support or ready to pursue new directions in their lives are invited to take a first step toward change with her guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Cheryl draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's experience guides the work; this approach helps people build self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and navigate life transitions. She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach present-focused awareness and practical techniques for managing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and chronic pain. Motivational interviewing is another influence in her practice - a gentle, collaborative method for resolving ambivalence and supporting change, often useful for issues like addictions, career shifts, and goal-directed work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so work feels relevant and effective. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to match what an individual finds most helpful.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility, and Cheryl provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from familiar surroundings while working toward meaningful goals.