- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Coping with change
About Cheryl
Cheryl Loomis is an LCSW with 18 years of clinical experience. She practices in Washington and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, career questions, coping with life changes, and attention challenges such as ADHD. She aims to create a calm setting where people can talk through what matters most to them.
Her approach centers on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. She listens for the concrete patterns that cause distress and helps people build new habits to reduce overwhelm. Conversations are direct but warm, and plans are built to fit everyday life rather than vague theory.
Cheryl also brings experience with a broad range of related concerns. These include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, divorce and separation, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She pays attention to how these stressors affect day-to-day functioning and relationships.
People working with her can expect collaborative goal-setting and a focus on skills they can use between sessions. She adapts the pace and tools to the situation, whether someone needs short-term support for a transition or longer work on recurring patterns. Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
To begin, she encourages a simple first step of reaching out, describing concerns, and seeing whether the fit feels right. From there, she and the client map out practical next steps to move toward clearer thinking and steadier days.
Evidence-Based Methods and Online Care
Cheryl uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change. One common approach emphasizes skill building for managing stress and anxiety, teaching techniques to lower immediate distress and improve daily routines. Another approach looks at patterns in relationships and communication, helping people notice recurring reactions and try new ways of relating that reduce conflict and build trust.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit their preferences, and adjust the plan as needed. The aim is to find strategies that feel useful and doable in daily life rather than sticking rigidly to one method.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity during life transitions. They also allow for shorter check-ins when that is more practical, or longer sessions when deeper work is needed. A brief initial conversation can clarify how sessions will be handled and what will help you get the most from the work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical way. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and applying changes to everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience helping people with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW and practices in Washington. She also holds licensure in Maine, Massachusetts, and Oregon as noted in her background.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific prices depend on the chosen arrangement and region.
What is the process to start working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.