Cheryl Marrow, LPC, LMFT

Cheryl Marrow is a licensed therapist with 25 years of experience helping people facing addiction and relationship struggles. She focuses on practical steps someone can use right away. Cheryl listens closely and meets each person where they are. Her sessions center on improving communication, managing stress and anger, and rebuilding trust after betrayal. She also supports people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, codependency, and life changes like divorce or a midlife reevaluation. Conversations aim to make small, achievable changes rather than promising quick fixes. Cheryl uses a mix of methods to match the client's needs, including approaches that focus on emotions, behavior, and relationship patterns. She encourages people to set clear goals and to practice skills between sessions. The work often includes noticing how past family experiences shape current choices. She pays attention to cultural background and to how identity affects recovery and relationships. That means practical talk about coping skills, communication tools, and ways to manage setbacks. Cheryl helps people clarify purpose and move toward healthier routines. Cheryl holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential. She sees clients in the District of Columbia and works with English speakers, including some international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on her availability.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person's experience and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship to support change. It helps people feel heard and become clearer about what they want in life and relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, stress, anger, and habits related to addiction by breaking problems into workable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which strategies fit a person's goals and preferences, and may combine emotional, behavioral, and relationship-focused tools as needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day. Because the biography does not list specific delivery formats, confirm available session types before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for ongoing check-ins, skill practice between meetings, and keeping momentum during recovery or relationship work.