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Cheryl James, LCSW

Cheryl James, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
4.95
“Cheryl was very intuitive and warm. She understood my challenges and their root cause. She had some suggestions on how to deal with my concerns. I felt a good connection with her.”
Highly recommended
95% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars

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4.95
“Cheryl was very intuitive and warm. She understood my challenges and their root cause. She had some suggestions on how to deal with my concerns. I felt a good connection with her.”
Less than 1 year ago
“I absolutely had an amazing first time counseling session with Ms. James And I cannot wait until my next session. She was absolutely warm, patient and made me feel really comfortable.”
Less than 1 year ago

About Cheryl James

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Porn Addiction

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Cheryl James

Hello there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. I graduated with both a BSW and MSW from San Diego State University and received my formal trauma training at Rady's Children's Hospital. Throughout my experience, I have worked in many capacities including private psychotherapy practice, teaching social work courses at SDSU, medical social work, home health, managed care and with a full range of treatment specialties. I appreciate using a strengths-based approach within a cultural context to best understand the unique needs of my clients.

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Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Stress Management
Therapy
Childhood Trauma
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy

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Education and training

  • San Diego State University, Master's in Social work
  • San Diego State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1104952340

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I think Cheryl is terrific. She has lots of suggestions for me to consider and she always listens carefully to what I offer.
My experience with Ms. James has been very good I look forward towards our session in my healing journey
Really happy with the service provided, and extremely happy I found Cheryl as a therapist.
She is empowering, direct, authentic, solution oriented and humorous.
Cheryl was very intuitive and warm. She understood my challenges and their root cause. She had some suggestions on how to deal with my concerns. I felt a good connection with her.
I absolutely had an amazing first time counseling session with Ms. James And I cannot wait until my next session. She was absolutely warm, patient and made me feel really comfortable.
Cheryl is a therapist that makes you feel like you’re speaking with a friend who desires to truly understand what you’re experiencing in your life. She listens and gives good feedback. I’m glad I finally found a therapist that gets me.
With Cheryl I have the feeling that we work together as a team We try to understand better how I can help myself to take decisions that will give me the opportunity to feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. Her warmth and authenticity make the session a pillar of my week.
Enjoy my sessions .
Cheryl is easy to speak with. She listens to her what is being said and not said. Her recommendations are empowering. And, she is quit intelligent.
I was obliged to change therapist because my therapist left Grow therapy. I was disappointed and anxious about that change. I chose Cheryl and during our first session I felt confident that I will be able to make progress in my journey with her. She has an authentic presence and she brings humor to the session.
Ms. James is easy to talk to and always gives good assignments that help me move closer to solving my challenges. She listens and is able to pinpoint areas that might need work and gives me good tools to help me improve. She is friendly, pleasant, and very authentic. I've recommended her to a friend because of the ease of talking to her, that allows me to dig deeper for better results.
I am very grateful to have found her.
I missed an appointment yesterday . My mother just died- and I missed the time!! I would like to thank You for all of your help!
Cheryl makes therapy feel very natural and I never feel pressured. She's extremely informative and makes me feel confident in her expertise. Overall, I enjoy every session with Cheryl!
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What languages does Cheryl James speak?

Cheryl James speaks English.

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