Cheryl Sessoms, LPC - Therapist in Georgia

Cheryl Sessoms is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and career concerns.

01About Cheryl

Cheryl Sessoms is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and career concerns. She speaks plainly and listens closely so people can say what they mean without fear of being judged. Cheryl invites clients to take the first step and recognizes that reaching out for help often takes courage.

Her work focuses on practical coping skills and emotional support.

Background and approach

Cheryl draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches to help people name difficult feelings and work through them. She also uses mindfulness practices to reduce overwhelm and solution-focused techniques to map out short-term goals. Sessions are geared toward building self-esteem, improving motivation, and handling panic or sudden anxiety.

Cheryl helps clients develop clearer priorities and a stronger sense of self-love. She also addresses isolation and questions about life purpose in straightforward conversations. In the counseling room Cheryl aims to create an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared.

She encourages small steps and celebrates progress along the way. Her style is calm, direct, and supportive, with an emphasis on what works for each person. Cheryl works with adults who want practical tools alongside emotional understanding.

Her Georgia license and 20 years of experience guide the way she structures sessions and sets realistic goals. If someone is ready to start, she helps them choose an approach that fits their needs and preferences.

02Credentials

LPC (Georgia): License LPC006845 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1144090341 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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Methods Cheryl names

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04Online support

Online approaches that focus on emotions and solutions

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and creates space for honest conversation. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them, which can reduce anxiety and improve self-esteem.

Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and working through strong feelings. It supports people who are coping with trauma, grief, or intense emotional reactions by helping them name and regulate those feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, and then suggest approaches to try together. Adjustments are made along the way so the work fits practical needs as well as emotional ones.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video works well for deeper conversations, phone may be better when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or ongoing support. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, pacing, and the style of communication each person prefers.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does Cheryl commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and career-related issues. Additional focuses include loneliness, life purpose, panic attacks, and building self-love.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is calm and direct with a focus on listening and practical steps. Cheryl blends client-centered, emotionally-focused, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas depending on the person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

Cheryl has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services. That background informs how she structures sessions and sets realistic goals.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Georgia. Her practice is based in Georgia.

Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the U.S. Sessions are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows for different rhythms such as shorter check-ins or longer conversations on video.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before scheduling.

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