Cheryl Gomez , LICSW

Cheryl Gomez is licensed in Alabama as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and has three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, supports those coping with addictions, and helps clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She also provides care for individuals experiencing depression.

Cheryl approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert of their own story and that they possess strengths that can be used to overcome life’s challenges. She recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and offers supportive guidance throughout that process. Her practice centers on helping clients draw on their existing resources while navigating changes and finding ways to move forward.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. These approaches emphasize learning coping strategies and problem-solving tools that clients can apply in everyday situations to reduce distress and improve functioning.

She also works from a strengths-based, collaborative stance that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story. This approach helps clients build motivation, confidence, and self-esteem by identifying and drawing on existing strengths while working toward personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl partners with clients to explore which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of support, and access help from wherever the client is located.