Monica L. Cherry is a Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, specializing in individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She maintains a private practice in Sarasota, Florida.
With over 24 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and psychotherapist, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are Depression, Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, and Life Events Adjustment issues. However, she has treated clients with a wide range of issues and concerns in her general practice, including child abuse, grief and loss, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, Bi-Polar disorder, domestic violence, career adjustment, ADHD, HIV/AIDs and many more.
Monica is an eclectic therapist who practices client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and brief and solution-focused therapy. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion, unconditional positive regard, and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
In addition, she has an AA degree in Liberal Arts, a BA degree in Sociology and Social Work, an MA degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, MS.degree in Education Administration and Supervision, and a Ph.D. in Counseling. She has Florida Department of Education Certification in Exceptional Student Education, Guidance and Counseling, School Social Work, Education Leadership, and School Principal.