Dr. Cheryl Mansfield, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 20 years in practice

Dr. Cheryl Mansfield helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship struggles.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904005024 · expires June 2026
LICSW, District of Columbia: LC200001528 · expires April 2028
NPI: 1265503650 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Cheryl

Dr. Cheryl Mansfield helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship struggles. She guides clients through grief, trauma, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem problems, and major life changes.

Her approach is practical and goal-focused, aimed at easing daily strain and restoring balance. She listens without judgment and builds on each person's strengths. Sessions focus on understanding what causes distress, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying short-term strategies that make a difference.

Background and approach

Cheryl blends different methods so people get tools that fit their life and situation. With more than 20 years in mental health, she has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and with military populations. That range shapes a flexible style that adapts to busy schedules and varied concerns.

She uses clear explanations and step-by-step practices rather than jargon. Her work draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. That mix helps with coping skills, changing unhelpful thoughts, building motivation for change, and focusing on practical next steps.

Cheryl holds a Doctoral title and practices as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington, DC and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. She offers sessions in English and is available to international clients. People can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cheryl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Smoking / vaping cessation

Approaches Cheryl names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding where a person is coming from. It helps people feel heard and builds trust so they can try new ways of coping. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical tools to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by offering concrete exercises to try between sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage intense feelings in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed in ongoing sessions.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief updates, quick coping reminders, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options offer flexibility so therapy can continue across different settings and schedules.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem problems among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

The style is warm and direct, focusing on listening, building on strengths, and teaching practical skills. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try short-term strategies that produce change.

What is her background and experience?

She has over 20 years in the mental health field, including work in outpatient settings, hospitals, and with military populations.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW and practices in Virginia; the LICSW is also held in Washington, DC as documented.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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