Cheri Atkinson , LCSW

Cheri Atkinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with over 40 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with both children and adults facing depression, stress and anxiety, self-esteem and confidence concerns, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and major life transitions. Her background also includes supporting people who live with chronic medical conditions, disabilities, and the emotional and physical changes that follow accidents or other life-altering events.

Cheri creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed safely. She emphasizes practical emotional coping skills tailored to each person's circumstances, helping individuals build tools to manage daily stressors and adapt to change. Her work addresses a wide range of issues including caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with purpose and midlife transitions.

Grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Cheri adapts her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. She frames therapy as a collaborative journey, offering support and encouragement as people take steps toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships. Seeking change takes courage, and Cheri aims to empower those who choose to begin that process.

Evidence-Based Support and Flexible Online Care

In her practice Cheri uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques presented in practical, skills-oriented ways. One common focus is skills-based coping work that teaches concrete strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and mood symptoms - these tools help people respond differently to upsetting thoughts and to handle day-to-day challenges more effectively. She also provides grief and loss focused support that helps people process bereavement and other forms of significant loss, offering structure and compassionate guidance through adjustment and meaning-making.

Cheri approaches care collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right therapeutic method is part of the process. She works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the approaches that feel most helpful, adjusting the plan as needs change so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Cheri is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to fit care into busy lives. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support during life transitions, manage caregiving responsibilities, or access help from home, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on meaningful progress together.