Cheryl is nationally certified in hypnotherapy, grief and bereavement and in mental health. Cheryl is a Primary Therapist providing intensive individual and group work to her assigned clients. Prior to coming to The Refuge Cheryl worked for Hospice as an educator, staff consultant and trainer as well as a specialty trained grief therapist for 13 years. She has a deep understanding of addiction and recovery principles, along with grief, loss and trauma resolution. Her extensive work with families of trauma survivors is extensive. Aside from her many certifications and licenses, she is adept with experiential therapy such as hypnotherapy. Cheryl brings a depth of compassion to her clients and their families in addition to a wisdom that comes from long and committed experience in the addiction and mental health fields.