Cheryl Breining, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 3 years in practice

Cheryl Breining is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and the challenges of life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW21533 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1518428572 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Cheryl

Cheryl Breining is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and the challenges of life changes. She also supports people dealing with attention difficulties related to ADHD and common concerns like motivation and confidence. Cheryl creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where a person can say what they really think and feel.

Sessions focus on practical steps that fit a client's life.

Background and approach

She encourages small changes that build toward bigger shifts over time. Her approach is collaborative. Cheryl listens to what matters most and then works with each person to set clear, achievable goals.

Conversations may include problem-solving, practicing new ways to communicate, and rethinking unhelpful habits. Cheryl draws on three years of professional experience in clinical social work, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She aims to make therapy understandable and useful, not full of jargon.

People come to her for help with separation or divorce stress, control and impulsivity struggles, social anxiety, or questions about life purpose and self-love. Cheryl also supports women facing midlife shifts and those wanting to work on forgiveness and healthier relationships. Sessions are offered in English and take place online through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

The focus is on realistic plans and steady progress, paced to each person's comfort and needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cheryl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and skill-building. One common approach helps people identify thought patterns that increase anxiety and then practice small experiments to test and change those patterns. This method is useful for social anxiety, worry, and low self-esteem.

Another approach centers on problem-solving and behavioral planning. Sessions break down big challenges into manageable steps, which can help with parenting struggles, motivation, and coping with life transitions. These techniques aim to make daily routines easier and more predictable.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Cheryl works with each person to figure out what feels helpful, adjusting methods based on goals, preferences, and how someone responds over time. The plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversations, phone can be a good alternative with lower bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging allows shorter check-ins or support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Cheryl address in sessions?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related difficulties, plus related topics like communication problems and midlife concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is calm and collaborative, creating a nonjudgmental space and focusing on practical steps and clear goals that fit daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Cheryl has three years of professional work experience in clinical social work in Florida.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices from Florida.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Cheryl?

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