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DJ Cheatham

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Anger management
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I focus on helping children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. My clinical work centers on issues such as family conflict, emotional dysregulation, self-injurious behavior, suicidality, trauma, depression, anxiety, and complex custody dynamics.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and insight-driven—balancing empathy with accountability to support lasting progress. I make every effort to create a safe and focused environment where clients can begin making meaningful change by utilizing a compassionate yet structured approach. Each treatment plan is tailored to meet the developmental and relational needs of my clients. In addition to individual counseling and group therapy, I have provided anger management, psycho-educational, and skills training classes to promote real-world coping mechanisms and emotional resilience.

What you can expect from me

My experience goes beyond credentials—it’s the time spent in the room with clients that has shaped my counseling style the most. I have a deep interest in helping people explore, grow, heal, reconnect with self, and relate to others. I understand that this can only happen when clients feel safe, seen, and strong enough to express themselves. Whether supporting a teen in crisis or guiding a family through high-conflict transitions, I am committed to helping my clients feel equipped, empowered, and genuinely understood.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Inquisitive, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Dallas Baptist University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at University of North Texas
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management
  • Therapy methods
    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Play, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English