ABOUT ME & MY APPROACH
DEBBIE CHERRY, LMFT
ABOUT ME & MY APPROACH
DEBBIE CHERRY, LMFT
MY JOB IS TO HELP YOU
BECOME THE STRONGEST TEAM.
When I first went to graduate school for psychology at The University of Southern California in 1999, I was blown away to learn that the most important predictor of successful therapy is the relationship between the counselor & clients... not the therapeutic techniques.
I found that many of the medical models for counseling actually disempowered the clients and damaged the therapeutic relationship.
So, over the last twenty years... I have developed a strategy to help people bring out the best in each other based on research, proven models, and evidenced-based relationship skills... in a custom way that deeply respects each individual's agency.
MY EXPERIENCE:
- Masters In Counseling Psychology From USC
- Licenced Marriage & Family Therapist Since 2004
- Licensed Therapist In California, Texas & Florida
- Master Certified Professional Coach
- Therapist At Residential Facilities, Group Homes, Agencies & Schools
- Clinical Supervisor & Mentor
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Infant Mental Health Endorsement
- Member of the Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
- Participate In The International Society of Professional Women
- Creator of Relationship Coaching Programs
- Founder of Coaching Company for Clinicians Becoming Coaches
- Private Therapy & Coaching Practice Since 2013
We All Just Want To Feel Heard, Seen & Loved.
SO WHY IS IT SO HARD TO CONNECT?
Humans develop coping skills, defenses & stories to protect themselves from hurt, rejection, and abandonment.
These straegies that once kept us safe, now are walls preventing us from experiencing real connection.
The path to connection starts with understanding the conflict rather than projecting our hurt onto others.
When you become a TEAM against the walls, together, you will finally feel heard & empowered.
STRATEGIES I RESPECT, INTEGRATE AND ARE INSPIRED BY IN MY WORK...
THOUGHT LEADERS
- John Gottman
- Harville Hendrix
- Esther Perel
- Brene Brown
- Seth Godin
- Daniel Siegel
- Brent Atkinson
- Stan Tatkin
- Patricia Love
- Wayne Dryer
- Don Ruiz
- Mark Goulston
- Klein Lehmann
- David Epston
- Stephen Covey
- Marsha Lucas
- Gary Chapman
- Charles Duhigg
- Mark Manson
- Harriet Lerner
- Satir Virginia
- Sue Johnson
- Terry Real
- John Gray
THEREPEUTIC METHODS
- Imago Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Cognitive Behavioural
- Psychodynamic
- Narrative Therapy
- Executive Coaching
- Buddhism
- Existential Therapy
- Emotional Intelligence
- Neuroscience
- Nonviolent Communication
- Solution Focused
- Circle Of Security
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Collaborative Couples Therapy
- Relational Life Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Positive Psychology
- Interpersonal Therapy
I am happy to connect for 15-20 minutes
on a phone or Zoom call to discuss your needs
& next steps to working together.
I am happy to connect for 15-20 minutes on a phone or Zoom call to discuss your needs & next steps to working together.
