Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Dr. Cheryl Mansfield, LICSW, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904005024
- Licensed in District of Columbia
- LICSW, licence LC200001528
- NPI
- 1265503650
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use
- Trauma-informed methods
About Cheryl
Dr. Cheryl Mansfield is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 20 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem and compassion fatigue. She also addresses adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, substance use, and first responder issues.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She helps people name the stressors in their life and then looks at how those pressures affect mood, behavior, and relationships. Sessions focus on building clear coping skills and techniques that can reduce intense feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.
She draws from several established methods to help people reach concrete goals. Those methods include client-centered practices, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. The aim is to combine useful tools so clients can see lasting change rather than quick fixes.
Dr. Mansfield has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and military settings. That range informs a pragmatic style that balances problem solving with attention to strengths. She tends to work collaboratively, helping people try approaches and then adjust them based on what actually helps.
People who choose her often want direct help with coping, clearer decision making, or reduced emotional intensity. The work typically involves learning specific skills, practicing them between sessions, and tracking what improves over time.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and clarifies goals so sessions stay focused on what the client wants to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses step-by-step exercises to test unhelpful thinking and to build practical skills for anxiety, depression, and anger.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and increase calm. It can help with stress, grief, and trauma-related symptoms by building present-moment awareness.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and daily life. That may mean trying one method for a time and adjusting it based on what helps.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people maintain consistency with sessions and practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style focused on building coping skills and solving concrete problems while drawing on client-centered and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in outpatient settings, hospitals, and the military, providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW and is licensed in Virginia as DC LICSW and VA LCSW.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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