Cheryl Hann , LPC, LCMHC

Cheryl Hann is a licensed counselor in North Carolina with more than ten years of experience in the mental health field. She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and brings a focus on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, motivation struggles, self-esteem and confidence challenges, career difficulties, and depression.

Her clinical background includes specialty training in working with active duty military members and veterans, and she has academic preparation in Hispanic and Chicano cultural studies. Cheryl reports having demonstrated Spanish language proficiency at the university level. She has also completed specialized training addressing religious trauma and the process of rebuilding life after involvement in a high-demand religion.

Cheryl approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs. She emphasizes a collaborative process that recognizes the courage required to seek change and pursue a more fulfilling life. Throughout the work she aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Cheryl draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the person’s goals and values guide the work - it is helpful for building self-esteem, increasing motivation, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can support people facing intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Cheryl collaborates with each client to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. The aim is to tailor methods so they feel relevant and workable for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care across distances. Working this way makes it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, including international clients when appropriate, while maintaining regular, consistent support.