- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- LGBT adult support
About Cheri
Cheri Pfeiffer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of practice. She focuses on building straightforward, respectful relationships with adults who are facing hard changes. She invites people to bring their concerns and to shape the work together.
Cheri often helps people manage stress and anxiety day to day. She also supports those working through grief, loss, and depression. Many clients come for help after a medical diagnosis or when facing a serious illness, including end-of-life caregiving and hospice-related issues.
She has a long history of supporting LGBT adults and welcomes people who identify as LGBTQ. Her approach centers on listening first, then working with each person to set realistic goals. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what the client needs now.
Cheri also assists with addictions, relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She pays attention to co-morbidity and the overlap between physical health and mood disorders. Older adults and caregivers reach out about geriatric and caregiver stress issues.
People who choose Cheri can expect a collaborative process. She emphasizes clear communication and respectful feedback. The work might include coping skills, problem solving, and short-term coaching focused on agreed goals.
Approaches that guide online therapy
Evidence-based techniques are used to help people build coping skills and manage emotions. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping strategies for stress and anxiety, such as breathing techniques, activity planning, and steps to break down overwhelming problems. These tools are useful for people facing ongoing worry or sudden life changes.Another approach centers on grief and loss work that helps people sit with difficult feelings and find ways to carry on. This often includes naming what has been lost, developing gentle routines, and creating short-term goals to restore daily functioning. These methods can help when a medical diagnosis, caregiving role, or bereavement changes daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about techniques are revisited as progress is made, so the plan can change if something isn’t working.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and how sessions can be shaped to fit everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheri commonly address?
She regularly helps with stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She also supports people with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Cheri emphasizes a partnership model where the client guides the goals. She listens first and then works with practical coping skills and coaching tailored to daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings 16 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is Cheri based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Delaware and is a DE LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Delaware.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm scheduling and any time zone details when booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.