Cheryl Barajas, LPC

Cheryl Barajas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are. Cheryl aims to make beginning therapy feel less overwhelming and more practical for everyday life.

Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations to each person's needs. She concentrates on thoughts and everyday habits that influence mood and choices. Sessions are collaborative, with the client and Cheryl shaping goals and steps together.

Her background includes seven years in counseling work, practicing in Texas as an LPC. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and encourages people to take small, steady steps toward change. Cheryl highlights motivation and confidence as common threads in her work.

Cheryl addresses related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, family of origin challenges, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and struggles with substance use. She also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness, or disability where these issues intersect with mental health. The aim is to make progress feel achievable by focusing on what someone thinks and does day to day.

To start, Cheryl asks people to identify practical goals and works with them to build routines and thought patterns that support those goals. Her approach is straightforward and centered on tangible actions rather than jargon. She encourages questions and routine check-ins to track progress and adjust the plan as needed.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Cheryl practices with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on shifting unhelpful thoughts and daily habits. One approach emphasizes identifying patterns in thinking and testing new ways of responding to worry and stress, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach centers on building small, consistent behavioral changes to support recovery from addiction and to increase motivation and confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will work with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what works. She encourages people to ask questions and to give feedback so the therapy stays useful and relevant.

Please confirm the specific session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing check-ins during breaks. It can also accommodate people who prefer shorter, more frequent meetings or those who need sessions that match work and caregiving schedules. Discuss format preferences when scheduling so sessions align with daily routines and goals.