Cherish Krisciunas, LCSW

Cherish Krisciunas is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a client-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship struggles. She brings a warm, nonjudgmental presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Cherish has 12 years of experience working with a range of concerns, and she practices in Florida. Her work blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, attachment-based ideas, and emotionally focused methods. She aims to match techniques to each person’s needs rather than using one fixed method. Sessions often mix talk, skill practice, and real-world assignments to help people notice patterns and try new ways of relating. Cherish has supported people through major life changes such as divorce, caregiving strain, hospice and end-of-life issues, and aging and geriatric concerns. She also addresses intimacy-related topics, communication problems, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. The focus is on clear goals and small, achievable steps toward better daily functioning. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Clients can expect honest conversation, concrete tools, and time to reflect on what matters most to them. She pays attention to attachment and relational patterns when they affect current problems. Overall, Cherish emphasizes short-term strategies and longer-term growth. She helps people build routines and coping skills so they can feel more grounded and move forward with intention.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It can help with depression, anxiety, and everyday problem solving. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships affect current patterns; it can be useful when intimacy, trust, or communication issues are the main concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel in practice, and adjusting the plan together as needed.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing check-ins during a work break. Different remote formats have different practical strengths, so confirm the session options before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to virtual sessions by using talk, guided exercises, and homework that fits daily routines.