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- Trauma-informed approach
- Skill-focused work
- Strengths-oriented
About Cheli
In sessions she treats people as partners in the work. She uses methods that include attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, and EMDR when appropriate. She explains concepts in plain language and helps clients pick practical steps to try between meetings.
Cheli pays attention to how past relationships shape present behavior. She helps people notice patterns, practice new ways of relating, and manage strong emotions. For problems like compulsions, substance use, or problems with sleep and eating, she combines skill-building with attention to emotion and trauma history.
She also addresses concerns such as compassion fatigue, ADHD, first responder and veteran issues, and cultural differences. Sessions aim to make difficult problems more manageable and to build skills people can use every day.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Cheli invites people to move at a pace that feels doable. To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability.
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How therapy approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people notice how they relate to others and practice new ways of connecting when relationships feel stuck or unsafe. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches straightforward tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation alongside memory processing to reduce distress linked to traumatic memories and can be helpful for people with a strong trauma history.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match goals and preferences to methods that feel useful. Sessions often blend approaches so practical skills, emotional processing, and relationship patterns are all addressed in a way that makes sense for the individual.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, and letting people choose a quieter setting when possible. They also let therapists teach skills, guide breathing and grounding, and do emotion-focused work in ways that fit everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheli help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating issues, bipolar concerns, and related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens from a client-centered stance and teaches skills from CBT and DBT as useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with individuals on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in Utah.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.