Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW15555
- NPI
- 1942512439
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Cheryl supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Skills based work
About Cheryl
Cheryl Crusse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and mood-related challenges. Cheryl focuses on practical skills that help with everyday stressors and big life changes.
She uses clear, evidence-informed methods to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Sessions often include tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts, build emotional regulation skills, and practice present-moment awareness. Cheryl also draws on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
Cheryl has long experience helping older adults and veterans, and she often supports people during major life transitions. She addresses relationship and intimacy-related concerns, communication problems, codependency, and issues around career and life purpose. She also works with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and depressive conditions.
In practical terms, she helps people improve communication, handle anger, and restore self-esteem. Cheryl also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and caregiving stress, and she assists people who are grieving or processing past abuse. Her approach tends to be focused on skills and small, doable steps rather than broad theory.
People who choose her typically want straightforward tools they can use between sessions. She combines behavioral strategies with mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas, aiming to make therapy relevant to daily routines. Her practice is grounded in thirty years of clinical work in Florida, using the LCSW credential.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small steps toward what matters, often through mindfulness and action experiments. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical for mood disorders, anxiety, and improving everyday functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help with strong emotions and relationship strain.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to personal goals, current challenges, and what feels manageable. This can involve trying different skills in session and refining the plan over time.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, and medical appointments. Some approaches lend themselves to short skill-focused check-ins while others use longer session time for practice and reflection. Ask about the session length and structure when you schedule to find a practical setup that fits your routine.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What styles or approaches does she use in sessions?
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to teach skills and behavioral changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Florida.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers