Cheri Hendrickson

Cheri Hendrickson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who helps people untangle difficult emotions and find clearer footing. She practices in California and focuses on common struggles like depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and stress. Cheri also supports people facing life transitions and those coping with isolation and loneliness.

She works with adults, including people who identify on the autism spectrum or who have intellectual disabilities. Her sessions aim to be compassionate and collaborative, with attention to each person’s strengths and goals. Cheri guides clients through feelings of shame and guilt while helping them build practical coping skills.

Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to set concrete goals and try new ways of coping. Sessions often focus on raising self-esteem, managing mood swings, and creating plans for change. She also addresses substance use concerns when they appear alongside emotional challenges.

Over eight years of clinical work inform her practice. That experience contributes to a straightforward style that balances empathy with clear steps forward. People who want structured help with life changes or persistent mood symptoms may find her style fits their needs.

Cheri prioritizes collaboration in therapy. She will work with each person to identify useful strategies, adjust the plan as needed, and measure progress over time.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Many of Cheri’s sessions rely on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of responding to daily challenges; it helps with anxiety, low mood, and building self-esteem. Another approach concentrates on developing concrete coping strategies for mood regulation and stress management, useful for people navigating life transitions, bipolar symptoms, or persistent depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheri collaborates with each person to choose and adjust methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts techniques as progress is made or new challenges appear.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking to ensure they fit your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also be a practical option for maintaining continuity of care during life changes. Confirm current session options when you sign up so you know which formats are available.