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Cheryl Coney, LPC

Licensed counselor supporting growth and recovery
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and recovery
  • Family and relationships

About Cheryl Coney

Cheryl Coney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a practice shaped by more than a decade of clinical work that began in 2007. She has supported adolescents and adults across residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings, addressing a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, addictions, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, ADHD, and recovery from physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Cheryl approaches therapy with warmth, enthusiasm, and professionalism, offering unconditional positive regard as she helps clients define what success means for them and take steps toward that vision. Her work aims to build confidence in exploring feelings and to separate behaviors that interfere with a healthier life. She encourages clients to examine their perspectives, question assumptions, and develop practical strategies for change.

Her training includes a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Slippery Rock University (2011) and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University in Pittsburgh (2016). Drawing on client-centered principles and an integration of cognitive-behavioral and dialectical methods, she tailors treatment plans and the therapeutic dialogue to each person she meets, emphasizing collaboration and the importance of client input throughout the treatment process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Obsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersSelf-harm

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Cheryl Coney have?

Cheryl Coney has 15 years of experience.

Is Cheryl Coney a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC. License details: VA LPC 0701010719.

In which languages does Cheryl Coney provide therapy?

Cheryl provides therapy in English.

Where is Cheryl Coney located?

Cheryl is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Cheryl Coney as my therapist?

You can work with Cheryl through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Cheryl Coney work with international clients?

Cheryl Coney does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Cheryl Coney cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Cheryl Coney

Cheryl integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic stance that meets people where they are and supports them in defining their own goals and values. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and developing practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping habits.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when appropriate, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help clients navigate intense emotions and relationship challenges. Selection of any approach is collaborative - Cheryl works with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to access care from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity between sessions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for engaging with a licensed professional and progressing toward meaningful change.

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