Cheryl Chiarello, LPC

Cheryl Chiarello, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, loss, addiction, or big life changes. She offers a calm, listening presence for those coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, or the strain of caregiving. Her approach aims to make it easier to name what’s going on and decide what to do next.

Cheryl believes therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who listens without judgment. She encourages people to say what they need to say, even when it is hard. If talking feels difficult, she helps clients find other ways to share their thoughts and feelings.

With 17 years of experience, Cheryl draws on several approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses client-centered methods to focus on the person’s goals, motivational interviewing to support change, and psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that affect current life. These tools guide the work rather than dictate it.

Clients can expect straightforward, practical conversations about coping strategies, relationships, and day-to-day struggles. Cheryl also addresses issues that come up for older adults and caregivers, including stress related to aging and caregiving responsibilities.

She practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. Starting therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling that fits the client’s timing and needs.

How Cheryl's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person in front of the therapist and following their pace and priorities. It helps when someone needs space to be heard and to figure out goals at their own speed.

Motivational Interviewing is a coaching-style approach that helps people explore ambivalence about change and strengthen motivation. It can be useful for issues like substance use, habits, or when someone wants practical next steps toward change.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat across time, including how past relationships shape present behavior. This approach can help when recurring themes like guilt, attachment issues, or family of origin problems keep coming up.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in and adjusts the plan rather than using a single fixed method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people join from different locations when that helps. Talk with Cheryl about what will work best for your situation and schedule.