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Overall rating
5.00
About Cheryl Elmer
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Cheryl Elmer
Giving yourself the gift of personal growth can lead to a life of greater satisfaction. Starting therapy can be the beginning of a new experience of yourself and your life. I create a safe space for you to explore your inner world with the support of an experienced, non-judgmental, and respectful therapist. You will develop a better sense of what you want and have more resources for achieving your goals. Awakening self-wisdom will help guide you through life’s twists and turns and to live a more peaceful and meaningful existence. Your therapy journey will be individually tailored to your unique situation and needs. My practice style is heart centered and compassionate. I frequently work “in the moment”. I use a humanistic, client centered approach, and I utilize different modalities depending on where the client leads me, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Gestalt. I specialize in integral counseling psychology (a mind, body, and spirit approach to psychological study). I have been using meditation and mindfulness in my practice for many years, and have an advanced certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Meditation practices and body awareness can get us beyond mental chatter, helping us to find insight and deeper meaning. I think of incorporating personal spirituality as an option in therapy, if you choose. I help clients move toward a life of greater satisfaction by helping them work through blocks that conceal their own self-wisdom, such as worrying, irritability, anger, lack of confidence, low self-worth, anxiety, depression, or shame. I also specialize in helping clients cope with chronic or life-threatening illness or pain. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Integral Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco.
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Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
Office location
Cheryl Elmer, MA, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California Institute of Integral Studies, Master's in Counseling Psychology
NPI number
1861522856
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What practice does Cheryl Elmer work with?
Cheryl Elmer works with LifeStance Health - Southern California.
Where is Cheryl Elmer's office located?
Cheryl Elmer has 2 office locations in San Francisco, view full addresses on Cheryl Elmer's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Cheryl Elmer?
Cheryl Elmer frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Cheryl Elmer on their profile.
What languages does Cheryl Elmer speak?
Cheryl Elmer speaks English.