About Cher
Cher Paget is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New Jersey with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Cher places respect, sensitivity, and compassion at the center of her work and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.
She has long experience supporting people navigating LGBT concerns, the fallout of abuse, and post-traumatic stress.
Background and approach
Cher also helps with loneliness, guilt and shame, and building self-love. Her practice emphasizes understanding each person’s situation before choosing how to move forward. In sessions Cher listens closely and works with clients to map out a plan that fits daily life.
She frames goals in concrete terms and focuses on small, practical steps people can try between meetings. Sessions prioritize clarity and usable tools rather than long explanations. Cher aims to create a calm, respectful space where difficult topics can be named without judgment.
She helps people sort through patterns that keep them stuck and test new ways of coping. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and comfort level. People who prefer steady guidance and a down-to-earth approach often find her style helpful.
She supports people through both short-term problem-solving and longer work on deeper wounds. The practice is rooted in direct conversation and mutual planning.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Cher draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on clear steps and practical change. One common approach she uses breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches specific coping skills for anxiety and stress. This helps when worry interferes with daily routines and sleep.She also applies trauma-informed methods that help people process painful experiences at a pace they control. These approaches aim to reduce overwhelming reactions and build stronger ways to cope after abuse or other trauma.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Cher will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their life, and adjust the plan as needed. The aim is to find what actually helps in day-to-day life rather than sticking to a single technique.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people talk face-to-face when they prefer visual contact. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, brief coping support, or staying connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum over time.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English