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Cheryl Scott, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cheryl is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cheryl. View 75 reviews
Great news, Cheryl is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Cheryl Scott changed my life. She has a gentle way of helping me to find the answers I seek through scripture, and asking thought provoking questions. She offers resources that are helpful, and responds to my emails in a timely manner. It is evident in her manner that she truly cares and wants to help. She does help.

Reviewed November 2024

Cheryl is a fantastic listener. She cares, she offers just the right amount of advice and helps you find the answer on your own.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Cheryl

  • 25 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

Hello, my name is Cheryl Scott, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida, USA. I have 25 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy. My counseling approach is solution focused and team oriented. In the team approach, you and I form a team. You will be an active participant in your therapy. I will construct an individualized treatment plan for you, and you will make life changes according to your plan. You will learn and practice new coping skills. You will learn from targeted worksheets and thought provoking questions. I will teach you effective journaling and set a balanced life schedule. In addition, I will point you to helpful reading and video materials. Through this process you will discover your deeper self and find the courage to change. I use a holistic approach to treatment from a mind, body, and spirit perspective. I am a Christian and provide insight from a Christian perspective. If you are ready to change your life, I am here to help you. I use a broad variety of treatment techniques including, but not limited to: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Rational-Emotive Therapy (RET). I treat a variety of conditions including, but not limited to: anxiety, self-esteem and body image issues, relationship problems, lack of life purpose, career changes, ending grudges with forgiveness therapy, grief at work, codependency, and creating work-life balance. You can work with me in many ways. You can meet with me for a 45 minute weekly live phone or chat session. You can also work with me asynchronously through written or audio messages. In the messaging portion of the Better Help app, you can discuss issues and do topical worksheets. My Weekly Live Session Schedule is on the Better Help app. Message me if you do not find a session time/day that works for you, and I will let you know what options exist. In the interim between sessions, you can use the Asynchronous Messaging at any time. Note however, responses could be up to 24 hours on weekends and holidays. Weekday responses are generally within 12 hours. If you find that you need urgent messaging options, or your schedule differs too much from mine, you can easily change counselors in Better Help to one that provides different options. If you are serious about a life change and are ready to work, contact me! My sincere regards, Cheryl Scott, MS LMHC Please note this is an online counseling platform and is not suitable for emergency situations. If you find yourself in an emergency, you should contact your local emergency services. In the USA, 911.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue Attachment issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Post-traumatic stress Self-love Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cheryl Scott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326646407.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH4463 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Cheryl Scott

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

75 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Professional Recommend Helpful Listens Understanding Amazing Wonderful Easy

Cheryl Scott changed my life. She has a gentle way of helping me to find the answers I seek through scripture, and asking thought provoking questions. She offers resources that are helpful, and responds to my emails in a timely manner. It is evident in her manner that she truly cares and wants to help. She does help.

Reviewed November 2024

Cheryl is a fantastic listener. She cares, she offers just the right amount of advice and helps you find the answer on your own.

Reviewed November 2024

Cheryl is a wonderful therapist! She has helped me better myself and overcome addiction and better communicator . The tools she sends me to read are also very helpful.

Reviewed August 2024

Cheryl is attentive and knowledgeable. I highly recommend working with her.

Reviewed June 2024

Cheryl provides very useful insight.

Reviewed May 2024

Cheryl is awesome. I’ve only had 2 sessions with her and she has already given me really solid tools to overcome my negative thinking patterns. She’s very professional and knows what she’s doing. I feel confident that I’m working with someone who can help me.

Reviewed May 2024

Cheryl Scott is a wise, dependable, compassionate voice of reason. She is a patient listener who guides with knowledge and experience. She does not pacify or coddle. She encourages the hard work that brings healing, peace and joy.

Reviewed April 2024

Cheryl Scott has truly helped me with my mental health and the concerns that arose. I am beyond grateful and thankful for her help throughout this difficult journey.

Reviewed March 2024

Cheryl has been amazing and so helpful, in just the first week. She immediately helped me identify the root cause of what I was experiencing from a Biblical perspective. She answers messages throughout the week, not just during scheduled appointments. You can tell she truly cares and wants to help.

Reviewed March 2022

Cheryl has helped a lot understand relationship dynamics and provided me with tools that are useful. :)

Reviewed December 2023

Cheryl is a soft light in a confusing world. She listens well and gently guides when needed. She has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, but humbly imparts it while fully valuing everything I say. I am thankful for the help Cheryl has given me in navigating tough circumstances in my life. As Cheryl helps me to be a better me, she is helping everyone around me.

Reviewed November 2023

Cheryl has been so helpful.

Reviewed August 2023

Helps you really get to where you want to go

Reviewed August 2023

Cheryl was very helpful in guiding me through what I was going through. I highly recommend her!!

Reviewed July 2023

Cheryl is my first therapist and I am so glad and grateful I matched with her. The app is very easy to use making the calls this much more efficient. She has helped me organize my thoughts and find deeper meaning in situations that bother me or occupy my brain. I know I can trust being myself without ever any judgment and sharing my thoughts and concerns. Shes amazing!

Reviewed July 2023

Cheryl is a wonderful therapist. She is fantastic listener and offers advice and suggestions at the right time. She is not too quick to give feedback, she allows you the space to fully realize your thoughts. She also observes themes I continue to bring up and reminds me of them so I can see patterns in my thinking. She follows up between sessions and checks in. She has a very kind and comforting nature. She incorporates faith and a greater purpose for life. I thoroughly enjoy our sessions and value her roadmaps and advice.

Reviewed July 2023

Cheryl is amazing. I love how she ties in the Bible with her counseling. She’s a great reminder of what I need to work on and has a strong Christian base to navigate my issues.

Reviewed June 2023

Best therapist I have ever had. She has helped me tremendously

Reviewed June 2023

Cheryl is a true professional and has single-handedly helped me work through some tricky personal situations. I am grateful for Cheryl's wisdom and calm demeanor in successfully working through tough emotional events.

Reviewed May 2023

She’s awesome. I feel like someone is in my corner. She cares and listens and helps me stay the course.

Reviewed May 2023

I feel she has helped a lot. Thank you

Reviewed March 2023

Cheryl has been my saving grace. She gave me something I thought I’d never have again, my self worth.

Reviewed March 2023

She is the best therapist I've worked with and I am very happy with her skill and expertise. It is so good to have her in my corner to help me learn new ways of coping and how to create my own happiness. 10/10!

Reviewed March 2023

Excellent therapist and very responsive

Reviewed February 2023

When I joined BetterHelp, I was very skeptical about starting therapy based on the prior experience I had. My prior therapy experience was my own monologue with a therapist who occasionally nodded his head, asked me how something made me feel, and told me what a great job I did analyzing the situation. I got nothing out of it. I'd watch movies where they'd portray therapists having a dialogue with their patient and sharing some mind-blowing deep ideas. "I wish I could experience something like that" I thought. "Meh, only in the movies." My wish was granted with Cheryl. What I loved about her is that she is straightforward. And she is deep. And she is real. I'm a deep individual, so I'm not looking for anything superficial to make sure that my feelings don't get hurt. We all have problems and I think its safe to say that we're looking for solutions to them, that's why we're in therapy. Cheryl helped me reconnect with my feminine power and I was able to turn my life around. Keep in mind, you're responsible for turning your life around, not your therapist. They can put you on the right track and that, in itself, is tremendous.

Reviewed February 2023

Cheryl has helped me navigate the last few months and I’ve gained so much clarity working with her. Thank you for your call peaceful energy and all of the tools you provided

Reviewed February 2023

Cheryl is a true professional. She has helped me work through a lot of difficult personal and professional situations with calm, grace, clarity, and success.

Reviewed January 2023

Very good at working to provide tools to manage stress and empathetic.

Reviewed January 2023

Cheryl was very knowledgeable, kind and made me feel comfortable while talking with her. I would definitely reach out to her again if needed.

Reviewed January 2023

Sometimes it is hard to connect, click or trust a therapist, but Cheryl makes me feel comfortable to open up and she gives me the tools I need to achieve my therapy goals.

Reviewed December 2022

Cheryl is extremely responsive, calming and you can tell that she genuinely cares about her clients. I have recommended BetterHelp to multiple friends thanks to my sessions with Cheryl!

Reviewed December 2022

Cheryl helped me through a difficult time, which I am very grateful for. She provided me with several tools to manage my anxiety and impulsive behavior. They are easy to use and if I practice them, they work! However, I didn’t find our sessions to be conducive for my long term mental health. She became judgemental of my partner and didn’t seem neutral to the situation. For me, Cheryl was able to help me through acute anxiety, but I didn’t find her techniques effective for relationship issues. To be fair, I had only sought her help for the anxiety, not relationship help.

Reviewed December 2022

Cheryl has been amazing and provides extremely helpful feedback. She is not at all judgemental or impatient with me and my explanations and questions. She is kind and reaches out often. She reached out to check on me for the anniversary of my dads passing, remembering when it was. It meant so much to me that she paid attention and cared enough to reach out first.

Reviewed December 2022

Cheryl listens to my challenges and helps me to see how I can help myself!! She is kind and calm and helps me to be at ease!

Reviewed November 2022

She is very pleasant and nice to talk to. She is also very professional

Reviewed November 2022

She great she responds quickly

Reviewed November 2022

Cheryl is wonderful and understanding. She finds ways to help you personally develop and grow. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2022

Cheryl listens, and responds with sound advice. She is down to Earth and respects her patients.

Reviewed November 2022

Cheryl identified the core of my issues like no other therapist has done before. She has helped me a ton with understanding and making peace with my past trauma.

Reviewed August 2022

I LOVE Cheryl. She has taught me so many different coping mechanisms, and listens to all of my concerns. I look forward to my weekly sessions!

Reviewed July 2022

Cheryl is thorough, kind, and patient.

Reviewed July 2022

Cheryl has been such an incredible support in my journey. Her expertise and calm demeanor have allowed me to make incredible progress over the course of the past weeks and months. I would highly recommend Cheryl as a professional therapist.

Reviewed June 2022

From my first session with Cheryl, I knew she understood me. She is so easy to talk to and it is clear that no judgement is being placed on my situation or on me. Her tone is so soothing and calming and I really like that. I really am happy that I finally decided to seek therapy but even more grateful that Cheryl is my therapist.

Reviewed June 2022

At my darkest, Cheryl guided me through. Very encouraging and trust worthy. Excellent at communicating and she really took the time to understand my perspective. I felt heard and seen in the deepest way. Truly an incredible therapist.

Reviewed May 2022

Good listen and offered great tools to help me cope.

Reviewed May 2022

Since my first session with Cheryl Scott, I felt at ease and very happy that we'd be working together. Cheryl is very understanding and a great listener. I feel like we are working together as a team. With each session, I learn something new and build blocks to strengthen my positive thoughts, tools, and action steps to continue living an enriched life.

Reviewed May 2022

Cheryl is compassionate, profound, and marvelous at shaping my mind to connect to who I am becoming to be. She has helped me work through my amygdala triggering and gotten me out of my depression, and how to handle difficult or stressful situations. It is an honor to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed May 2022

Cheryl is incredibly supportive and has the best advice for how to manage the issues I have and be able to move in a different direction when I have been doing things wrong in the past. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed April 2022

After working with Cheryl for a year I feel like a new woman. She has helped me overcome many hurdles and helped me look at things in a more positive perspective. She is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone who is suffering with any mental health issues.

Reviewed March 2022

She is easy to talk to and has an understanding of my situation and concerns

Reviewed March 2022

Cheryl has managed to take me from a very dark place in my life and help me bring inner peace no matter what life throws at me.

Reviewed February 2022

Cheryl is extremely professional, insightful, caring, and attentive. She continues to provide me with resources and support to help me work through various emotions and circumstances. I would recommend Cheryl to anyone who needs a kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and attentive therapist.

Reviewed January 2022

Cheryl has been a beacon of light for me. Since I started with her, I feel like my old self again.

Reviewed December 2021

Cheryl's guidance, kindness, intelligence, and responsiveness has changed me as a person. Slightly last the 6 month mark, I can confidently say I behave, respond, and regard life differently, with confidence and trust in myself. Cheryl's impact on my relationship to my family has caused a ripple effect of positive outcomes to them as well, and healed things I didn't even realize were impacting me in other realms of my life. I feel clear, confident, and ready to take on all sorts of things, as well as understand and forgive myself and others, thanks to Cheryl's incredible insights, resources, and sessions. I have had many therapists in my life, but she is by far the most genuine, impactful, and kind one I've ever known: she is gold.

Reviewed November 2021

Cheryl is so lovely! Really been enjoying my therapy sessions with her.

Reviewed November 2021

Cheryl is an amazing therapist! A great listener and always gives really good advice.

Reviewed November 2021

I just sent Cheryl some feedback, and you are welcome to use that if she agrees to share it with you. I would cut and paste it into this text box, but I'm unable to do that. Overall, she's great. Thanks for asking.

Reviewed November 2021

I am not very good at writing reviews and most often just ignore these requests. In this case however I would like to say that I was in crisis and Cheeyl made me feel safe to open up. She gave me options for multiple tools some worked for me and some did not. I never felt pressure to do anything that was not working. I very much appreciate her time helping me.

Reviewed September 2021

Cheryl really understood the struggles I was going through and had many different resources and ideas for me to try to better myself and my mental state. She changed how my thinking was and was very professional but also extremely friendly and understanding of everything I put forward. She was great at encouraging me to do more things for myself and how to do them. She is very experienced and truly knows how to help.

Reviewed September 2021

Love her!

Reviewed September 2021

Cheryl is wonderful. She's experienced in online counseling certainly.

Reviewed August 2021

She’s wonderful

Reviewed August 2021

I’ve only had two phone sessions with Cheryl, and she’s already helped me a lot. I look forward to continuing our sessions

Reviewed August 2021

I have worked with Cheryl for only a short period and I am very impressed with her quick response times and expertise to assist me in understanding myself and things in my life better. If you are prepared to put in effort and challenge yourself I believe that her services would be of great help.

Reviewed August 2021

Cheryl has been great and very comfortable to talk to. She's helped me so much to dig deeper into the things I've been working on and has given some great suggestions to improve my situation. I also appreciate the worksheets she's provided to help me realize more things about myself that I didn't realize before. Overall, speaking with her has given me more clarity in the direction I want to go in and I really appreciate it.

Reviewed July 2021

Cheryl has been so helpful so far. I like the perspective she brings and helps you to question different things and ask yourself some questions that help you understand your problems or how to move forwards. Cheryl is fantastic

Reviewed June 2021

Cheryl is very empathetic. During our sessions I can tell by her voice that she deeply understands the emotions I am experiencing. She offers a plethora of ideas in how to accept and process trauma and to create a life of internal peace.

Reviewed May 2021

Wise counsellor!

Reviewed May 2021

Cheryl has helped me with my fears and anxieties and allowed me to find ways to see things in a more positive light. She listens and understands what im going through without judgement, and gives me multiple outlooks and resources to help me work on my mental health.

Reviewed April 2021

Cheryl is wonderful. I have been with her for about 3 months now. She is always accommodating of my needs, listens, and allows to me to speak...even when I ramble. I have full confidence in her professional abilities and take seriously her recommendations. She knows her stuff.

Reviewed April 2021

Cheryl is very professional, responsive, thoughtful and supportive. Positive experience so far. Cheryl is easy to speak with and checks in frequently.

Reviewed February 2021

Eccellent help and very pleasant and knowledgable counsellor

Reviewed February 2021

Cheryl has been a very good and patient listener.

Reviewed February 2021

Cheryl is warm and friendly, and also very attentive. You can tell she really cares and enjoys what she does. I wasn't so sure about online therapy but she changed my mind completely! I look forward to our sessions!

Reviewed January 2021

Cheryl is kind, patient and understanding and provides valuable feedback and materials relevant to working through different situations. I would highly recommend her anyone.

Reviewed January 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cheryl Scott offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cheryl Scott works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cheryl Scott speak?

Cheryl Scott speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cheryl Scott have?

Cheryl Scott has 25 years of experience.

Where is Cheryl Scott licensed to practice?

Cheryl Scott is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Cheryl Scott accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cheryl Scott does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cheryl Scott offer?

Cheryl Scott offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cheryl Scott?

Cheryl Scott can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cheryl Scott?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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