Cheryl Tredway , LCPC

Cheryl Tredway is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Kansas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and mood concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, anger, intimacy issues, eating concerns, self-esteem, career stress, and life transitions. Cheryl brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to sessions and invites some humor when it fits the moment.

Cheryl trained at Emporia State University, earning a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Counseling. She has practiced since 2012 and has about ten years of clinical experience. That background includes work with trauma survivors, active duty military and veterans, university students, and people with anger or addiction concerns.

In sessions she focuses on helping people set clear goals and work toward them at a realistic pace. She uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centered work and trauma-focused tools. Cheryl aims to help clients identify roadblocks and build practical strategies to move forward.

She emphasizes collaboration and meeting people where they are. Cheryl listens for strengths and then helps apply skills and insights to everyday situations. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, with room for humor when appropriate.

Clients can expect a blend of structured skill-building and open conversation. Cheryl emphasizes looking for root causes while teaching coping tools people can use between sessions. The goal is steady progress toward the client’s priorities.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on a person’s own strengths. In an online session this means the therapist reflects concerns, asks questions that help clarify goals, and supports each step the client chooses to take.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clear, practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include brief skill practice, worksheets, and check-ins about applying techniques between sessions to manage anxiety, depression, or stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication. Those skill lessons can be reviewed in video calls or reinforced through messages and short chat check-ins between appointments.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past efforts, and day-to-day challenges to pick the methods that fit best. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made and new needs arise.

Online formats offer flexibility for different situations. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and skill teaching. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or be used when a call is easier than video. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework questions, or shorter coaching-style exchanges. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules.