Cheryl Bauer , LCSW

Cheryl Bauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of clinical practice. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. Cheryl brings a calm, respectful approach and aims to meet people where they are.

Her work centers on listening first and shaping the conversation to fit each person’s needs. She helps clients break down overwhelming problems into manageable steps. Cheryl emphasizes clear goals and small changes that add up over time.

She also addresses deeper patterns that affect daily life, such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, control struggles, and impulse challenges. Cheryl supports people coping with guilt, shame, isolation, low self-worth, and questions about life purpose. She offers strategies for mood concerns and symptoms of post-traumatic stress.

Cheryl takes a compassionate, straightforward tone during sessions. She partners with clients to create a plan that reflects their priorities and pace. People can expect a mix of talk, practical tools, and focused goal-setting during appointments.

Cheryl practices in Indiana and works with English-speaking clients, including those outside the United States. She encourages people to take the first step and complete the short matching questionnaire to begin scheduling sessions.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Cheryl draws on well-established, evidence-based techniques adapted to an online format. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce stress and anxiety; this involves setting small goals, practicing new habits, and tracking progress. Another approach targets trauma-related symptoms through paced, structured conversations that help process difficult memories while also teaching grounding and stabilization skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods that fit the client’s pace and adjust as needed based on what works in real time.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited travel options. Video calls let a therapist observe facial cues and body language, while phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or ongoing reminders to practice skills. These options make it easier to fit care into workdays, parenting schedules, or different time zones while staying connected to a licensed professional.