Dr. Cheri Anderson , LPC

Dr. Cheri Anderson is a Michigan-based licensed counselor with 28 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate emotional pain and life transitions. She holds a PhD in Counseling and Clinical Supervision from Wayne State University, which reflects advanced training in therapeutic practice and clinical leadership. She is also an International Certified Gambling Counselor, with specialized training to address gambling and other behavioral addictions. In addition, she holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - indicating state licensure to provide professional counseling services.

Dr. Anderson works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, and issues such as abandonment, body image, infidelity, and communication challenges. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support trauma recovery, and she uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. Motivational interviewing and behavioral strategies are also part of her clinical toolkit when appropriate.

When requested, Dr. Anderson can incorporate Christian perspectives into counseling, addressing emotional struggles from a Biblical viewpoint while honoring the client’s goals and preferences. She emphasizes meeting clients where they are, offering compassionate support and individualized treatment plans designed to promote intrapersonal growth and emotional healing. Dr. Anderson encourages prospective clients to share their story as a first step toward meaningful change and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Remotely

Dr. Cheri Anderson integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities, useful for building self-understanding and strengthening relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy is structured and skills-based, helping clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.

She is also trained in EMDR for clients dealing with trauma; this approach aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and related symptoms through guided processing. The choice of approach is collaborative - Dr. Anderson works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Dr. Anderson is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most effective for their healing process.