Cheryl Velasquez

Cheryl Velasquez

LCSW offering CBT and DBT-informed care in English and Spanish

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About

Cheryl Velasquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. Her background includes work in acute psychiatric hospitals, outpatient therapy programs, school-based mental health services, and community mental health organizations. She has also held team lead responsibilities while continuing direct therapeutic work. Cheryl has supported people facing mental health and substance use challenges across a wide age range, from children to older adults.

Her specialty areas include self esteem, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also attends to issues related to aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, body image, immigration challenges, divorce and separation, domestic violence, isolation and loneliness, and midlife transitions, among other focus areas.

Cheryl draws on a mix of approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Her practice emphasizes practical coping skills, stress management, strengths-based work, mindfulness-based strategies, and concepts from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies. She aims to listen without judgment and to collaborate with clients as they explore goals and build sustainable routines for wellbeing.

Location:
North Carolina, United States
Years Experience:
5
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Phobias, Self-harm, Self-love, Visually impaired, Workplace issues

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: NC LCSW C020069
  • NPI Number: 1689327710
  • License: LCSW (North Carolina)

Remote sessions using practical, skills-based approaches

Cheryl offers online work that centers on learning concrete skills and building on existing strengths. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify patterns of thinking and behavior, then practices alternative strategies for coping and problem solving. Mindfulness-based practices are used to help cultivate moment-to-moment awareness and stress reduction skills, while strengths-based ideas focus on what is already working and how to expand those resources. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s needs; Cheryl describes her style as person-centered and supportive, working with each individual to set goals and choose which strategies to try. She also integrates concepts from dialectical behavior therapy when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. Online sessions are available through video calls and phone sessions, and Cheryl is also reachable via live chat or text-based messaging for more flexible communication. These options allow for ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and different formats to match each person’s preferences.

What is Cheryl Velasquez's clinical experience?

Cheryl has five years of experience working in settings that include acute psychiatric hospitals, outpatient therapy programs, school-based mental health services, and community mental health organizations. She has also served in team lead roles while providing direct clinical services.

What are her professional credentials and licensing?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her license details are listed as NC LCSW C020069.

Which languages does she offer therapy in?

Therapy is provided in English and Spanish.

Where is Cheryl located?

Cheryl is based in North Carolina.

What ways can people work with her remotely?

She offers video calls and phone sessions, and is also available through live chat or text-based messaging for ongoing contact and check-ins.

Does she accept international clients?

She does not accept international clients.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How can someone get started with her services?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with Cheryl.