Cheryl Coney, LPC

Cheryl Coney entered the counseling field in 2007 and has since worked with adolescents and adults in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, addictions, obsessive-compulsive patterns, ADHD, and the effects of physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her work also addresses grief, anger, self-esteem, LGBT issues, personality disorders, self-harm, and compassion fatigue, reflecting a broad clinical focus.

Cheryl holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she combines professional training with a warm, interactive therapy style. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Slippery Rock University in 2011 and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University in Pittsburgh in 2016. Her practice blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, and humanistic, client-centered principles to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Known for bringing enthusiasm, professionalism, and unconditional positive regard to sessions, Cheryl aims to help clients clarify their definition of success and take practical steps toward it. She emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, encouraging clients to explore perspectives, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop sustainable skills that support healthier choices and improved quality of life.