Cheri Doval, LCSW

How her approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people name what matters most and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are hard. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions because it focuses on action instead of getting stuck in thoughts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with difficult moods.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method used to reduce distress tied to painful memories by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation. It can be part of a broader trauma plan when appropriate.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. Cheri will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed. She aims to make changes concrete and measurable so progress is clear.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face work and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, coaching moments, or ongoing skill reminders between longer appointments.