Cheryl Scopinich, LCSW

Licensed in Pennsylvania · 19 years in practice

Cheryl Scopinich is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and substance concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Pennsylvania: CW015558 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1821158049 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

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About Cheryl

Cheryl Scopinich is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and substance concerns. She brings 19 years of experience to conversations about living through big changes and dealing with ongoing emotional challenges. Cheryl aims to make difficult conversations easier to have and to help people find steadier ground.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on building skills people can use between meetings.

Background and approach

She blends gentle listening with concrete tools so clients can practice small changes that add up. Cheryl uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to shape the work. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy when those fit a person's goals.

These methods are used to notice patterns, shift reactions, and create clearer priorities. In sessions, the tone is collaborative and paced to the individual. Cheryl helps people set short-term goals, try new strategies, and reflect on what is working.

Many people find this balance of support and skill-building helpful for navigating life transitions and longstanding issues. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Sessions are conducted in English and arranged to fit each person's schedule.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Cheryl names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting tangled in them. It focuses on choosing actions that align with personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping skills training.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. Sessions may combine techniques so the plan matches what the person needs in real life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation from wherever they are. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or communicate in shorter, written bursts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Cheryl help with?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship strain, grief, trauma, addiction, parenting stress, and other life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Cheryl listens closely, helps set practical goals, and teaches skills clients can use between sessions.

What is Cheryl's background and experience?

Cheryl has 19 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Pennsylvania.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Cheryl provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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