Dr. Cheryl Mansfield , LICSW, LCSW

Dr. Cheryl Mansfield is a Virginia-licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience delivering psychotherapy to individuals and couples in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and military settings. She focuses on helping people examine the life stressors that affect their well-being, increase awareness of how those pressures show up, and develop practical techniques and coping skills to reduce the intensity of stress and emotional pain. Dr. Mansfield draws on a strength-based perspective, working collaboratively to identify obstacles and build on existing resources so clients can move toward meaningful change.

Her practice uses a blend of evidence-based approaches to create efficient, sustainable results. That eclectic mix includes techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, and solution-focused approaches tailored to each person’s needs. The credentials LICSW and LCSW indicate clinical social work licensure, reflecting training and authorization to provide clinical services.

Dr. Mansfield prioritizes a warm, welcoming atmosphere that encourages people to relax while sharing thoughts and feelings. She is committed to guiding individuals through the specific life challenges that brought them to therapy, offering focused support for stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, parenting questions, and a wide range of related issues.

Therapeutic approaches and online treatment options

Dr. Cheryl Mansfield integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, listening closely to each person’s experience and fostering a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore feelings and values; it can be especially helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and life transition issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Mansfield works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress unfolds so treatment remains responsive and meaningful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for scheduling and access. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges or check-ins can be managed via live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to receive consistent support while balancing work, family, caregiving, and other responsibilities, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations with licensed professionals and therapists.