Cheryl Barajas is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression.
01About Cheryl
Cheryl Barajas is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plain language and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Cheryl aims to meet people where they are and supports gradual change at a comfortable pace.
Cheryl draws on seven years of counseling experience to shape individualized plans. She listens for what matters most and tailors conversations and goals to each person.
Background and approach
Typical work includes building coping skills, addressing family of origin concerns, and improving communication patterns. Her background includes supporting people facing attachment wounds, abandonment, codependency, and issues around commitment and control. Cheryl also works with concerns tied to chronic pain, illness, and co-occurring substance use.
She pays attention to how past relationships affect present choices. Sessions mix practical strategies and honest conversation. Cheryl helps break big problems into small, doable steps and practices new skills between sessions.
She encourages clients to notice progress, even when it feels slow. Cheryl describes her role as supportive and empowering. She will collaborate on a plan and adjust it as needs change.
The aim is steady, sustainable improvement in everyday wellbeing.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 94739 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1568083186 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cheryl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and understanding patterns. One common approach emphasizes coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress by changing daily habits and reactions. Another approach concentrates on addressing trauma and attachment wounds by helping people make sense of past experiences and try new ways of relating in their present life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video works well for more in-depth conversation and skill practice, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are convenient for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or fitting support into a busy day. These options help people access therapy around work, caregiving, and other time constraints.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Cheryl commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment and codependency.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear steps, coping skills, and honest conversation tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has seven years of counseling experience working with the listed concerns and related life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Cheryl provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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