Cheryl Bauer , LCSW

Cheryl Bauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of professional experience helping adults navigate difficult life challenges. She holds licensure in Indiana and Michigan and brings practical experience supporting people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. Cheryl emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s specific circumstances and goals.

Her practice centers on listening closely to what matters most to each individual and collaborating to develop realistic strategies for coping and healing. Cheryl values clear communication and adapts her style to meet varying needs, whether the focus is short-term symptom relief or longer-term growth. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult and affirms the courage that choice requires. Prospective clients can expect an attentive, individualized process designed to honor their experiences while building practical tools for managing stress, processing loss, and addressing the effects of trauma and addiction.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical skills to manage stress and anxiety. These approaches help identify patterns in thinking and behavior and introduce tools that reduce day-to-day distress and improve coping.

She also applies trauma-informed, evidence-based methods to support healing from trauma and abuse and to address the emotional impact of grief and loss. These methods aim to create stability, process difficult memories at a manageable pace, and restore a sense of agency.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time to find the best fit. The client and therapist partner together to set priorities and track progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, continue care during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations.