Cheryl Velasquez

Cheryl Velasquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a social work professional with clinical training to provide therapy, with nearly six years of experience supporting mental health needs for people across the lifespan. She has worked in a wide range of settings, including acute psychiatric hospitals, outpatient therapy programs, school-based mental health services, and community mental health organizations. Alongside providing direct care, she has also taken on leadership responsibilities as a team lead, helping guide services while staying closely connected to client work.

Cheryl specializes in supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Her experience includes working with clients from early childhood through older adulthood, helping people navigate difficult seasons while strengthening resilience, confidence, and practical coping strategies. She approaches therapy with warmth and collaboration, offering a person-centered space where clients can explore thoughts, emotions, and life experiences at a pace that feels manageable and respectful.

Her work integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based interventions, psychoeducation, stress management, coping skills development, self-care practices, and mindfulness-based strategies. When it fits a client’s needs, she also incorporates concepts from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and other evidence-based approaches. Cheryl enjoys working with adults of diverse backgrounds and has particular experience supporting women navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, relationship stress, trauma, and personal growth. She values cultural diversity and believes healing is often supported by understanding and honoring each person’s unique experiences and perspective.

Outside of sessions, Cheryl enjoys being in nature, walking outdoors, learning about different cultures, and spending time with animals, especially cats. She believes growth is often fostered when people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and feel supported by someone who is willing to listen with compassion and without judgment.