help. hope. healing.
Online Therapy for Busy Adults
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.
I’m Cheryl Zandt, LPC and if any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. I offer online therapy for anxiety, burnout, relationships, and the unseen stress of trying to hold everything together, for individuals and relationships in Virginia and Washington DC.
Over 20 Years of Helping People Find What They Need
I help people build more fulfilling lives
Personalized
Support
Convenient
Therapy
Secure &
Confidential
Free Initial
Consultation
Hope is within reach
You do so much for everyone around you, and you put your own needs last. You’re the one everyone turns to, and you’re very good at making sure it all gets done, no matter what.
You’ve been pushing through for so long that “fine” has started to feel like the truth. But underneath it, you’re exhausted. Stressed. And somewhere along the way, you stopped being able to imagine anything different.
It doesn't have to feel like this
What would you most like for yourself?
How you feel matters. What you want matters. It’s your turn now.
Evidence-Based Practice
Sessions are shaped by your personal history, challenges, and goals – and guided by the latest research.
Flexible Scheduling
Weekday, evening, and late-night sessions available for busy schedules.
Therapy Where You Are
Access support from anywhere in Virginia or Washington DC – no commute, no waiting room.
HIPAA-Compliant
A secure, encrypted platform keeps your most private conversations protected.
Your Best Fit
Sessions are grounded in CBT, with additional modalities tailored to what works best for you.
Free Consultation
A complimentary phone call to ask questions and see if working together feels right.
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 offers compassionate, evidence-based care designed around your life.
You’ve accomplished a great deal – and yet part of you wonders what’s next. With so much time spent supporting others and staying productive, it’s easy to lose sight of your own path. Individual therapy is a space to come back to yourself.
It’s painful when the person you care about most starts to feel distant. Misunderstandings pile up, small arguments grow bigger, and even simple conversations feel strained. What used to feel natural begins to feel like work.
Addressing What Matters to You
Building Respectful Boundaries
Feeling responsible for everyone else’s feelings is exhausting. Learning what healthy boundaries look and feel like helps you protect your own energy – and build more authentic, respectful connections.
Understanding Anxiety
Constant worry can feel like a storm that never clears – racing thoughts, knots in your stomach, sleepless nights. For as bad as anxiety feels, it responds very well to treatment.
Pre Marriage Counseling
You’re engaged and excited for everything ahead. Pre-marriage counseling is an investment in understanding what keeps a relationship mutually happy and satisfying 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. You don’t have to keep living in fear of the next one.
Heart & Mind Insights: The Philosophy
Emotions and Thoughts Working Together for Lasting Wellbeing
Your wellbeing is directly shaped by how your thoughts and emotions interact – and that interaction is happening constantly, mostly beneath your awareness.
The automatic “shoulds.” The self-critical shorthand that fires in a fraction of a second. The way a moment of stress can ripple through your nervous system, your body, your relationships. These aren’t personal shortcomings. They’re patterns, and patterns can change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most extensively researched approach in the field, and it’s the foundation of my work. But this isn’t just symptom management. It’s about understanding the science of how you feel, and learning practical, durable skills to change your experience – for good.
My approach is collaborative, energetic, kind, and genuinely curious. The goal is to equip you with tools that help you understand yourself, and know how to interrupt the cycles that have been holding you back.
Ready to start discovering insights about the way your own heart and mind work together?
How We Work Together
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Start with a Consultation
A brief, complimentary phone call where you can ask questions and get a feel for my approach. No pressure – it’s just an opportunity to connect and make sure I’m the right fit for what you’re looking for.
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Do the Work Together
Each session, we check in on your current needs and where you want to go. You’ll always have agency over the pace and direction of the work – and as someone who stays current with what the field has to offer, I bring both well-established tools and newer approaches to our time.
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Take It With You
The insights and skills you build in therapy don’t stay in the session. They come with you: into your relationships, your work, your inner life. Imagine knowing yourself better, trusting yourself more, and navigating complexity with a steadier sense of who you are.
Your Therapy, Your Terms
Your therapy experience should fit your life – not the other way around.
Sessions are grounded in CBT with additional modalities tailored to you. Whether you’re working through stress, anxiety, relationships, or the quiet exhaustion of carrying too much for too long – this is a space where you can be exactly who you are.
Comfort & Convenience
Time and privacy are among your most valuable assets. Online therapy with a highly experienced, compassionate therapist means no rush hour, no waiting rooms, no trip on the beltway or commuting across the city.
Flexible scheduling – business hours, evenings, and late nights – fits around your life, not the other way around. Sessions take place on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform accessible from your computer, tablet, or phone.
Caring for who you are, learning who you're becoming
Emotional Boundaries
Respect your needs. Build more authentic connections.
Recover from Burnout
Recognize the early signs. Reclaim your energy.
Improve Self-Talk
Find a kinder, more constructive inner voice.
Cheryl Zandt, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor | Telehealth in Virginia and Washington DC
Cheryl Zandt
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, she helps clients navigate anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions – creating a space where people feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Your questions, answered
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes – a complimentary phone call to ask questions and see if working together feels like a good fit. No pressure, no obligation. Whoever you end up working with, my hope is that you find the care that’s right for you.
How do online therapy sessions work?
Sessions are held on 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 navigating anxiety, burnout, stress, panic attacks, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, and self-worth concerns. Together, we focus on what matters most to you.
How long is each session?
Individual and couples sessions are typically 50 minutes. Extended sessions can be arranged if needed.
How often will we meet?
Most clients start with weekly sessions to build momentum, then adjust based on their 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 by email with everything you need to submit for out-of-network reimbursement, which comes directly to you. Coverage varies by plan, so it’s worth checking with your provider directly. Most of my clients report receiving reimbursement ranging from 40–80%.