Cheri Atkinson, LCSW

Cheri Atkinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with over 40 years of professional experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, problems with self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Cheri works with people coping with chronic illness, disability, cancer, caregiver stress, and the emotional fallout from accidents or major life changes. She also supports those dealing with anger, career strain, panic attacks, and questions about life purpose or midlife change. Her focus includes practical problems like communication issues, control struggles, guilt and shame, and isolation.

Her approach is straightforward and organized around the needs of each person. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, building emotional coping skills, and practicing ways to handle stressors day to day. Cheri emphasizes clear goals and real-life steps that can be used between meetings.

She has long experience working with both children and adults who have medical, physical, or intellectual disabilities and related challenges. That background informs how she supports people managing illness, chronic pain, or caregiving roles.

People who choose Cheri can expect a practical style that addresses daily functioning and relationships. She asks questions, listens to what is most pressing, and helps plan concrete actions to reduce distress and improve coping. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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