Cheryl Slaight

Cheryl Slaight is a licensed social worker with 24 years of practice in Michigan. She focuses on trauma-focused therapy while offering a warm, client-centered approach. Cheryl helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and struggles with self-esteem in straightforward, practical ways.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about painful experiences. Sessions emphasize listening first, then working together to find steps that feel doable. Cheryl uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.

Her work also addresses longer-term concerns such as chronic pain, illness, or disability and life changes like divorce or separation. She supports people dealing with trauma, dissociation, domestic violence, and issues linked to family of origin and family problems. Cheryl also has experience with first responder and veteran related concerns.

Practical skills are a regular part of sessions. Clients may learn grounding techniques, ways to reduce anxious thinking, and small behavior changes that build confidence. The focus is on what the person wants to change and on steady progress at a manageable pace.

Cheryl invites anyone interested to take the first step. She emphasizes collaboration and clear goals so that people know what they are working toward. Therapy is presented as a shared process, tailored to each person’s needs and pace.

Online options informed by trauma-focused and client-centered care

Cheryl uses trauma-focused therapy to address the effects of past harm and overwhelming events; this approach emphasizes safety, pacing, and processing experiences in ways that feel manageable. Client-centered therapy is also central to her work, which means the person sets priorities while the therapist listens and reflects to support growth and choice.

She incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. These approaches can help with anxiety, mood changes, grief, and the everyday impacts of trauma. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - Cheryl will discuss goals, preferences, and how quickly someone wants to move to decide what to try first.

Confirm session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in sessions when schedules are tight. It can also let people use techniques like guided mindfulness or thought-reframing exercises during a normal day, making practice more practical and immediate.