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Cheryl Loomis

Cheryl Loomis, LCSW

Therapist · Washington · 18+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship repair
  • ADHD and focus

About Cheryl

Cheryl Loomis is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 18 years of experience to her practice. She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career uncertainty, and major life changes. Cheryl also addresses focus and ADHD-related struggles in everyday life.

Her approach centers on listening first and then shaping a plan together. Sessions focus on clear, workable steps that fit each person’s situation. Cheryl emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion throughout the process.

She offers practical tools to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen emotional connection in close relationships. Conversations often include problem-solving, skill-building, and exploration of patterns that get in the way of progress.

Cheryl adapts the pace and focus to what each person needs. She balances short-term goals with deeper work when that’s helpful. Her aim is to help people move toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Clients leave sessions with concrete strategies to manage stress and anxiety, clearer direction about career decisions, and steps to handle transitions. Cheryl supports people through the hard first steps and the longer work that follows. Her practice is located in Washington and she conducts sessions in English.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Maine

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One commonly used approach focuses on building coping skills and managing anxiety through step-by-step strategies. This method helps people learn breathing, attention, and behavior tools they can use between sessions to reduce stress and regain control.

Another frequent focus is on improving communication and repairing trust in close relationships. Work in this area often includes practicing concrete conversation skills, identifying unhelpful patterns, and setting small goals to rebuild connection and clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will adjust the plan over time if something isn’t working as hoped.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between obligations. It can also let people choose sessions that are shorter or focused on a single problem when that suits their schedule and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career challenges, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related focus issues. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening first and tailoring a plan to each person. Sessions typically include skill-building, problem solving, and exploring recurring patterns that affect daily life.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 18 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including relationships, career decisions, and coping with transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LCSW and is based in Washington. The profile also notes licensure in Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and with therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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