About me

As a licensed therapist in California, I bring over a decade of compassionate and caring mental health treatment experience supporting individuals of all ages in walking through the sorting out of life's sometimes sudden changes and complex challenges.
My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, with specialized expertise in addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions and self-esteem concerns.

I am deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive, warm and therapeutic environment where clients can feel comfortable to freely share their concerns, explore their experiences, collaborate to develop individualized treatment plans and meaningful 'tools' to use as effective coping strategies symptom/problem specific, effective coping strategies. My practice honors diverse perspectives and individual needs, offering a welcoming space for personal growth and healing.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients navigate their way through trauma/PTSD, substance use and addiction issues, seeking sobriety, living sober, effectively responding to crises and sudden unexpected events, grief and loss of people and pets, stressful events, learning to control and manage overwhelming, negative emotions, personal and family life transitions, addressing distressing changes, situations, life transitions, and emotional challenges with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and professional guidance. My goal is to empower individuals to build resilience, discover inner strengths, and create positive pathways forward.

I understand that seeking therapy takes courage, and I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with respect, understanding, and genuine care as you work towards your personal wellness goals.

Specialties

  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Anger management
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Aging and geriatric issues , Blended family issues , Body image , Chronic pain, illness, and disability , Codependency , Communication problems , Drug and alcohol addiction , Family of origin issues , Forgiveness , Read more...
Years of Experience: 11

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

CA LMFT 160078

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cheryl Garnica. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 16, 2026 after therapy with Cheryl for 3 weeks

She’s very understanding and gives great advice

Written on Apr 01, 2026 after therapy with Cheryl for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and anger management

My therapist Cheryl is great. It’s nice being able to talk to someone who has experienced similar things that I am going through. That commonality helps me open up more because I feel like she knows how I feel and what I’m going through. Because of that she is able to give me great advice and gives me things to work on that will help me with what I am seeking. teen counseling and Cheryl have been awesome so far, and I feel like I am learning a lot about myself, my wife, kids, and my relationships with all of them.

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