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Cheryl Hopkins

Experienced therapist focusing on growth and relationships

LMFT California

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Cheryl

Cheryl Hopkins is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 40 years of professional experience addressing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, parenting concerns, and self-esteem.

Background and approach

She brings a respectful and compassionate stance to clinical work, meeting clients where they are and shaping conversations to reflect each person’s distinct circumstances and goals. Her practice also attends to related areas such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric matters, and complex family dynamics including divorce, infidelity, and substance-related problems.

Cheryl emphasizes collaborative planning, adapting interventions so they fit a client’s values and life context rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Clients can expect an empowering partnership that balances empathic listening with practical, goal-oriented strategies.

Cheryl frames the work as a process that begins with courage and curiosity about change, and she supports people as they take steps toward greater wellbeing and more satisfying relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Cheryl uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more adaptive behaviors, which can be useful for addressing anxiety, stress, and problematic habits. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist people in clarifying values, building psychological flexibility, and learning to accept difficult emotions while taking meaningful action. In sessions she draws on client-centered principles as well, offering empathic listening and a collaborative stance to ensure interventions reflect each person’s priorities.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore what resonates, adjusts techniques based on progress and feedback, and combines methods when that best supports the client’s goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, continue work while traveling or living far from an office, and maintain momentum between in-person appointments when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to offer ongoing support that adapts to each client’s schedule and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cheryl commonly work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues, with additional attention to topics such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends compassion and respect with practical techniques, tailoring sessions to individual needs and combining empathic listening with goal-oriented methods like CBT and ACT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 40 years of professional experience working with a range of relationship and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential CA LMFT 15224 and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English