interactive therapy with an individualized compassionate approach

Cheryl Cifelli - MSW, LCSW, RPT, EMDRIA Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant

I am an interactive therapist with a heart full of compassion and a passion for helping others thrive. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and walking alongside them on their journey toward healing and growth. With a warm and approachable style, I create a safe and nurturing space where my goal is to allow my clients to feel truly heard and understood.

My approach is highly individualized, blending creativity and empathy to tailor each session to the unique needs of my clients. I don’t just guide; I collaborate, working closely with clients to set meaningful and inspiring goals. Drawing from a rich tapestry of mindfulness, relational, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic theories, I support my clients in unlocking their potential and embracing the personal growth they seek.

For me, therapy is not just about achieving outcomes—it’s about the transformative process of connecting with oneself, finding inner peace, and living a life filled with purpose and joy. I strive to be a compassionate ally on the path to wholeness.

Cifelli Counseling - interactive therapy with an individualized compassionate approach

ABOUT CHERYL CIFELLI

I began my career helping children and families navigate public and private special education systems. I have also researched and developed programs to support children and families experiencing psychiatric and developmental disorders, and I continue to provide education, support, and advocacy for clients who have disabilities.

In addition, I served as a coordinator for our Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program in Burlington County for eight years, providing substance abuse prevention and education programs for families, communities, and organizations. Through this work, I helped raise awareness about addiction, treatment options, and ways to help children, young adults, and families develop the resilience needed to cope with the growing demands of everyday living. Today I continue to provide treatment and support to individual and families impacted by addiction.

I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Clinical Social Work Program and have continued my professional training in child-centered play therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), sandtray therapy, child-parent relationship therapy, dyadic developmental psychotherapy, and other trauma-informed approaches. I also have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.

I have extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and am both a Certified Therapist and consultant through EMDRIA, the international organization guiding and regulating EMDR treatment. I also spend time coaching EMDR Basic Training Level one sessions and provide individual and group consultation toward EMDRIA certification.

Outside of my professional work, I cultivate my creative side through cooking and gardening and enjoy being active outdoors with beach trips, hiking, biking, and tennis. Prayer and meditation help me stay focused and centered.

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