Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Cheryl Velasquez, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Life transitions and mood
Continue with CherylCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C020069
- NPI
- 1689327710
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- North Carolina
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
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress skills
About Cheryl
Cheryl Velasquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with five years of experience in mental health settings. She works with people facing low self-esteem, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She has worked in hospitals, outpatient therapy, school-based mental health services, and community mental health organizations. That range has included leadership responsibilities alongside ongoing direct clinical work. Cheryl has experience supporting adults across many stages of life and has worked with people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
In sessions she focuses on practical skills that help manage distress. She uses cognitive-behavioral tools to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Cheryl also introduces stress management, coping skills, and mindfulness-based strategies to help people handle daily pressures.
She incorporates strengths-based techniques and psychoeducation to build confidence and simpler routines for coping. Dialectical behavior therapy concepts are used when they fit the person’s goals. The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract theory.
Cheryl pays attention to cultural context and to concerns that matter in everyday life, such as money, work, caregiving, and isolation. She aims to help people develop routines and strategies that make day-to-day life more manageable. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Cheryl draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. CBT is useful for depression, anxiety, and everyday problems like work stress or low motivation.She also uses mindfulness-based strategies to build attention and stress reduction skills. Mindfulness practices are short exercises people can use between sessions to manage triggers and increase calm.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, background, and daily schedule. She adjusts pace and techniques based on feedback and progress so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions without commuting, or choosing an audio-only meeting when video is not convenient. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while addressing day-to-day stressors.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with people dealing with self esteem, career issues, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, body image, isolation, money concerns, and multicultural issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and person-centered, using clear skills like stress management, coping techniques, and mindfulness-based strategies. She includes psychoeducation and strengths-based work to build everyday routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in settings such as acute psychiatric hospitals, outpatient therapy, school-based mental health, and community organizations.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing for your situation before scheduling.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers