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Dr. Cheryl Mesikano Tyler(she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, Ph.D.
Texas

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use / Addiction, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I guide clients in addressing mental health, relationship, and career challenges by providing career coaching. I embrace working with a diverse clientele. Educational background: BA in Psychology, a minor in Family and Child Studies, MA in Counseling Psychology, MA and Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and a graduate-level certificate in Substance Use Counseling. An LPC and LCDC in Texas. National Board-Certified as a Master Addictions Counselor (MAC).I teach MA and Ph.D. students.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My style is conversational and interactive while incorporating various therapeutic techniques.I provide a comfortable & safe space to empower my clients in processing & resolving their concerns.I tailor my work to each client's unique needs.Therapies integrated in my practice not listed above include:Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused,& Adlerian Approaches.Experience working in inpatient, crisis stabilization,community mental health,addiction & trauma centers has broadened my knowledge.

What you can expect from our first session

Since I use a multi-faceted approach to therapy, my clients often report leaving with a sense of comfort and relief. I empower my clients in addressing their challenges while helping them identify and utilize their strengths. My clients benefit from career counseling as I am an Industrial-organizational practitioner. I guide clients in finding resolutions related to careers, and many benefit from leadership coaching, while others establish a better work-life balance.


Cheryl's style is

Empowering
Open-minded
Participatory

Insurance carriers Cheryl accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
BlueCross BlueShield
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Cheryl

MA (Master of Arts) at Adler School of Professional Psychology
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent and Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Languages: English and Shona
More specialties: Family Issues, Women's Issues, Stress, ADD/ADHD, Relationship Issues, PTSD, and Anger Management
Modalities: Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Attachment-based, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Trauma Focused, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Codependency Behavioral, Gestalt, and Cognitive Processing (CPT)