Care for those who care for everyone else
Expert Individual & Relationship Therapy Online for Busy Adults in Virginia & Washington DC
I offer compassionate and evidence based support via Telehealth to help you experience growth and healing from the comfort of your own space at a time that works for you. Life’s demands can be overwhelming, but you don’t need to face them alone.
Over 20 Years of Helping People Find What They Need
I help people build more fulfilling lives
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Support
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Therapy
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Free Initial
Consultation
Hope is within reach
You do so much for everyone around you and put your own needs last. You’re the one that everyone turns to and you are really good at making sure it all gets done no matter what. You’ve been acting like everything is fine for so long that you’re starting to believe it yourself. You’re feeling stressed and on your way to burnout. At this point it’s hard to imagine anything different.
It doesn't have to feel like this
What if things could change? What would you like most for yourself? How you feel and what you want matter. It’s your turn now. It’s time to take care of you.
Evidence-Based Practice
Sessions are informed by your personal background, challenges, and aspirations, and are guided by the latest evidence-based practices.
Flexible Scheduling
You’re a busy person, and need options that can accommodate a demanding schedule. Choose from weekday, evening, or late-night sessions.
Therapy Where You Are
Access support from anywhere in Virginia or Washington DC – no commuting, no waiting rooms.
HIPAA-Compliant
An encrypted platform ensures that your personal information is protected and confidential.
Your Best Fit
While sessions are grounded in CBT, additional practice modalities can enrich and support your work and will be discussed to find what feels best for you.
Free Consultation
I invite you to request a complimentary phone call to see if working together feels like the right fit for you.
Services
Whether you’re seeking specialized individual counseling for challenges like anxiety, stress, or burnout, or looking to strengthen your connection through relationship therapy, this practice provides compassionate, evidence-based care.
You’ve accomplished a lot, yet part of you always wonders what’s next. With so much time spent supporting others and staying productive, it’s easy to lose sight of your own path. When life gets busy…
It’s painful when the person you care about the most starts to feel distant. Misunderstandings pile up, small arguments turn into bigger ones, and even the simplest conversations feel strained. What used to feel natural…
Addressing What Matters to You
Building Respectful Boundaries
A sense of responsibility for never-ending expectations is draining. Understanding what healthy boundaries feel like can help you find balance in meeting your obligations while also protecting your own needs, and can help you to have more authentic and respectful connections.
Understanding Anxiety
Constant worry can feel like a storm that never clears. Racing thoughts, knots in your stomach, sleepless nights – it’s like you’re stuck in a cycle that you can’t escape.
Pre Marriage Counseling
You’re engaged and excited to plan the big day that will mark the beginning of your new life together. Pre marriage counseling is an investment in understanding what keeps a relationship mutually happy and satisfied long after the wedding.
Taming Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can feel sudden, terrifying, and overwhelming – like something is seriously wrong, even when you’re told it’s “just” anxiety.
HEART AND MIND INSIGHTS
Emotions and Thoughts Working Together for Lasting Wellbeing
Your overall wellbeing is directly affected by how your emotions and thoughts interact with each other. There are so many ways this happens: the automatic “shoulds” you experience without even noticing because they happen in a fraction of a second and have had so much practice over the years that you don’t even question them despite their heavy influence on the choices you make for yourself and the ways that you think about and regard yourself. The interaction of your thoughts and emotions even affects you on a physical level: your nervous system, immune system, and musculoskeletal system can all feel the effects of how you think and feel.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an extensively researched and well-regarded model of therapy and is the recommended approach for many issues. In addition to helping to reduce symptom experience, CBT also includes exploring the science behind the issues you are experiencing and learning practical, effective skills to understand your experience and how to make a meaningful difference in it.
My approach is collaborative, energetic, kind, and insightful, and the goal is to equip you with evidence-based strategies to help you understand how you feel and know how to put a stop to your cycles of distress.
Ready to start discovering Insights about the intrinsic interactions of YOUR Heart and Mind, and to have a chance to try some new tools which can help you find increased resilience, clarity, and fulfillment?
Take your First Step
How We Work Together
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Initiate Your Consultation
In this brief complimentary phone conversation you can ask questions and discover how my approach can support your unique goals. It’s an opportunity to connect and ensure I’m the right fit for your journey.
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Cultivate Growth
Each time we meet we will review your current and ongoing needs and aspirations. As someone tuned in to the latest this field has to offer, I can frequently offer new insights alongside tried and true interventions. You will always have agency during our time, and we will work at a pace that feels right for you.
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Lasting Transformation
Throughout therapy, you’ll be guided through discovering meaningful insights and gaining a better understanding the science behind how you feel. Imagine knowing yourself better, respecting who you are, learning how to have more fulfilling relationships, and navigating life’s complexities with greater resilience.
Your Therapy, Your Terms
Your therapy experience should integrate comfortably with your life. Your bespoke experience grounded in CBT provides compassionate support that adapts to your unique journey and evolving needs. Whether you’re seeking to manage stress, strengthen relationships, navigate anxiety, or find clarity amidst overwhelm, this is a dedicated space where you are invited to be your authentic self.
Comfort & Convenience
Time and privacy are among your most valuable assets. Invest in your health with expert care in the privacy of your own space.
Online counseling with a highly experienced and compassionate therapist means avoiding the hassle and lost time of rush hour traffic and crowded waiting rooms.
Flexible options for appointments that work with your schedule include business hours, evenings, and late nights.
Meeting on a secure and HIPAA compliant Telehealth server protects your most private conversations. This flexible platform can be used on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone.
Caring for who you are, learning who you're becoming
Emotional Boundaries
Respect your needs and create healthier connections. Learn how clearer boundaries can help you preserve your emotional energy and have more satisfying relationships.
Recover from Burnout
Learn to recognize the early signs of burnout and how to integrate proactive care into your busy life. Replenish your energy and create sustainable habits.
Improve Self-Talk
Find a kinder, more constructive inner voice that builds your confidence. Transform that harsh internal narrative to one of supportive and productive guidance.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Cheryl Zandt
Telehealth in Virginia and Washington DC
Cheryl Zandt is a compassionate and highly experienced Licensed Professional Counselor providing online therapy to individuals and couples across Virginia and Washington DC. With a warm, down-to-earth approach, Cheryl helps clients navigate anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She creates a supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
Questions & Answers
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes! I offer a complimentary phone conversation for you to ask questions and see if I feel like a good fit for the work you want to do. No pressure: regardless of who you end up working with, my hope for you will always be that you are getting the care that feels best for you.
How do online therapy sessions work?
Sessions are held via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You can join from your computer, tablet, or phone from anywhere in Virginia or Washington DC. It’s private, convenient, and just as effective as in-person therapy.
What issues do you specialize in?
I work with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, stress, burnout, panic attacks, relationship challenges, communication issues, and self-worth concerns. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you.
How long is each session?
Individual and couples sessions typically last 50 minutes. Extended sessions can be arranged if needed.
How often will we meet?
Most clients begin with weekly sessions to build momentum, but we can adjust based on your needs, goals, and schedule.
Do you accept insurance?
My services are covered by all participating out of network plans. I send a monthly superbill securely via email which will have all of the necessary information you need to submit for out-of-network reimbursement which is sent directly to you.
Because coverage varies by plan, it is important to check directly with your insurance provider to confirm your coverage. Most of my clients report receiving reimbursement ranging from 40-80%.