Empowering Options

She is great at putting together groups but Cheri defintely has her own agenda and it doesn’t necessarily help her clients. She claims almost all of her clients and their family and friends, coincidentally, all have the same disorder.
She is fond of writing shaming group emails to all clients displaying her anger and impatience with the few clients who do not comply with her requests (for information, or decisions) quickly.
Many times I was surprised by her lack of professionalism. I think Cheri and her clients would benefit from her reassessing her boundaries and the way she deals with certain situations.

After many years I can’t help but wonder, did she do more harm than good.
She is a good listener but not as helpful as I would hope. She also seems to get angry if she disagrees with you.

My wife and I see Cheri to work out some issues and stress caused by the arrival of our baby (believe it or not, its not all fun and games). She teaches effective communication strategies and has a direct no nonsense approach that we appreciate. It is easy to schedule sessions online and convenient location for us.
The icing on the cake is my insurance covers it but rates are reasonable regardless.

Horrible! Not supportive nor listening.

The name of Cheri’s business says it all — Empowering Options. Going to Cheri has enabled me to empower myself in how i communicate with those around me. I thought i had it all together (don’t we all!) yet i never felt fully confident in my interactions and actions. Her branded technique of listening, validating and basically supporting you has made life less complicated and taken away the anxiety i have endured throughout.

Cheri is an outstanding therapist. When I first started working with her I was taken aback, because few people are so confident and direct, but she is also very empathic, always on your side, and willing to own it when she gets things wrong. If you have a tendency to get ruminative or too much in your own head, or to see red flags and tell yourself they’re green, she is excellent at helping you to clarify and trust your own intuition. She also does groups, couples work, and some really fun and stimulating educational seminars.

Cheri has been a great help to me. I started with individual weekly sessions and have added group therapy to help develop interpersonal skills. Her approach with me has been cognitive behavior therapy oriented. I had previously worked with a therapist who was very cerebral, and avoided talking about emotions. Very stimulating, but not what I needed. Cheri is direct, honest, and compassionate. You get the sense that you are «in it together» with her. She is incredibly insightful, and has had many, many years of successful experience with individuals and couples.
Nothing like having friends and family say «you seem different, better» to validate that therapy is working. You have to understand the nature of your issues to best match a therapist’s practice.
If you truly want to make change, she most certainly can offer help.

My husband and I have been going here for a little over a year. We go because we get something out of it every week. Her methods DO work. We have made real changes within ourselves so that we are able to communicate efficiently and effectively.
First of all, Cheri is on YOUR side. You are real so your feelings are real. She is very direct and honest. She can give you real feedback based on concrete behaviors and observations. She will teach you the skills necessary to raise your self-​esteem and communicate in a clear manner. The goal is to talk about anything with each other without feeling shame, anger, «guilt» and defensive. And if you are feeling these things, Cheri will give you esteeming options to think about.
Secondly, when «Greg J» talks about a contract, you are NOT signing your life over. Obviously, you would talk to Cheri one on one to see if everyone is a good fit. Besides, first session with her is complimentary and if you don’t like what she has to say, you don’t HAVE to see her again. This «contract» is ONLY for joining a Group Class, either an Individual Group session or a Couple’s Group Session which works like a 16-​week class. You are committing yourself for 16 weeks at a time if you decide to join a Group. THIS IS YOUR CHOICE. No one, especially Cheri, will make/​push you to do something you don’t want to do. Like I said, my husband and I have been going here for a year. Why would we go to her for a year to get screwed by her?
Lastly, if you cannot or don’t want to commit to a 16-​week group class, I recommend going to her workshops. It is usually one-​day long (about 9 am –2 pm on a Saturday), and you learn a lot because it’s interactive and fun!
Personally, we gained self-​esteem and self-​control.
See for yourself what you can gain.

Cheri is a truly exceptional therapist – the absolute best in her field.
For some reason Unilocal has hidden every 5-​star review here – including the one I previously wrote, so to get real feedback, hit the «show hidden reviews» button for an accurate description of her work. It is amazingly effective.

I have seen Cheri as an individual client, in a couple, and as part of a group. In each case, she has brought to bear her insight, compassion, and honesty to facilitate the growth and self-​esteem of everyone in the room. The way I communicate and the way I feel about myself have been transformed by my work with her and my willingness to learn the skills that she teaches. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their life.

Cheri is a decent couple’s counselor and we still try to use her methods here and there.
BUT,
If you need to do another therapy and have signed her «contract» you are screwed. She will in no way refund any money and will continue charging your credit card. Do not sign her «contract» under any circumstances.

Cheri’s fantastic. She’s the perfect counselor for those who are ready to change. She’s clear, consistent and provides a framework that will get anyone who’s motivated to where they want to be.

Cheri is genuinely interested in helping her clients develop and grow. She is insightful but also compassionate. She will usually figure out the problem quickly and lead you to discover the solution for yourself; head-​and-​shoulders above the rest when it comes to recognizing her own boundaries and limitations. This makes her more effective than most therapists with their big egos and feelings of self-​importance.