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Lesley Cherry

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Panic disorders, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or difficult emotions begin to interfere with your well-being. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling with self-criticism, repeating unhelpful patterns, or feeling stuck in relationships where communication and boundaries are challenging.

Therapy provides a supportive space to better understand yourself, navigate life’s challenges, and develop healthier ways of coping. Together, we’ll focus on strengthening emotional awareness, building practical skills, and creating meaningful changes that align with your values and goals.

My approach to therapy

I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs, experiences, and goals. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on evidence-based care. My approach integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. I also specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and offer parent coaching, solution-focused interventions, and crisis support. Above all, I strive to create an affirming, nonjudgmental space that encourages self-discovery, personal growth, and meaningful change.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is an opportunity to connect, explore what brings you to therapy, and discuss your goals. We’ll review your experiences, current challenges, and relevant background, along with confidentiality, expectations, and my therapeutic approach. My goal is to create a welcoming, collaborative space where you feel heard, supported, and comfortable determining whether we’re a good fit.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of Southern California
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Panic disorders, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based, Strength-Based, Humanistic, Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English