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Cheryl Barajas

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, PTSD
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, truly understood, and never judged. I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach, meeting you where you are and focusing on your unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re carrying and create a path toward meaningful, lasting change—at your pace.

My approach to therapy

I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, and honesty. I believe in meeting clients where they are while also offering thoughtful challenge when helpful. Together, we work to deepen understanding, strengthen coping skills, and support lasting change.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance to begin building a working relationship at your pace. We’ll explore what’s bringing you in, what you want from therapy, and what feels most important right now. I focus on helping you feel heard, understood, and clear about next steps.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Grand Canyon University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Bowen Family Systems, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Humanistic, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Jungian, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Positive Psychology, Schema, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Behavioral, Relational, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Seeking Safety, Trauma Focused CBT, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English