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Cheryl Smart
Therapist
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Cheryl brings over 17 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist working with adolescents and families to the Cherokee Creek Team. She has a Masters in Social Work from the University of South Florida, a Bachelors Degree in Psychology/Social Work from Florida State University and has certificates in Intermediate Clinical Hypnosis and Clinical Supervision.
Before coming to Cherokee Creek, Cheryl had a private practice for fifteen years in Florida in the Orlando area. She conducted psychotherapy with adults and adolescents specializing in treating depression, anxiety, issues with childhood and adult traumas, life transition issues, stress reduction and dual diagnosis issues. She also conducted individual, couple and family therapy and classes in mindfulness meditation.
Prior to having her own practice she served as a Clinical Social Worker for Winter Park Pavilion at Winter Park Hospital in Central Florida, Mental Health Services of Upper Pinellas Inc in Clearwater, Florida and Jewish Family Services in Winter Park, Florida.
Beth Black, President and Co-Founder of Cherokee Creek Boys School says, “I have known Cheryl for many years and I'm very pleased that she is a part the Cherokee Creek team. It was a major commitment for Cheryl to close her practice and move her family from Florida to South Carolina and I am grateful for all she brings to the school. Not only is she a gifted therapist but she has wonderful sense of humor and play that benefits both the students and the staff.”
Cheryl enjoys going for walks, spending time outdoors, reading, travel and mediation. She lives in Westminster, South Carolina with her husband Phil and her children Rachael and Trevor.