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Dr. Cheryl Harrell Brinkley

Compassionate, practical care for complex concerns

LPC Georgia

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Cheryl

Dr. Cheryl Harrell Brinkley is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Georgia who brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She supports people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, depression, anxiety, stress, LGBT-related concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions, and she also addresses a broad range of related issues such as process and sex addictions, obsessions and compulsions, personality concerns, infidelity, and sexual assault recovery.

Her approach centers on meeting each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting dialogue and treatment to individual needs. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine patterns of thinking and behavior, and incorporates client-centered principles to keep the client's goals and perspective central.

She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. Dr.

Brinkley tailors a plan collaboratively and encourages clients to recognize the courage involved in beginning therapy. Sessions are available to English-speaking clients and she accepts international clients, offering formats that fit different schedules and preferences.

Practical approaches for remote healing and skills work

Dr. Brinkley uses evidence-based methods to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, addictions, and many stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that keeps the client's experience and goals at the center, supporting self-directed growth and clarity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.

Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify needs, try interventions that fit their goals, and adjust strategies over time so treatment aligns with preferences and progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from Georgia or internationally, while allowing flexibility in how and when clients engage in therapy.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem difficulties, plus additional focus areas such as process addiction and personality disorders.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
The practice blends client-centered care with evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizing collaboration, practical skills, and attention to each client's goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience supporting clients across the listed concerns and focus areas.
What credentials and location are associated with this clinician?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia; her license details include GA LPC LPC002718.
Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for meeting with this therapist?
Clients may engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin therapy here?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English