A Little Personal

Kylie Cherpes, LCSW, CMFT, CYT

Psychotherapist

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I am a Psychotherapist-Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy (CMFT) which is the equivalent of a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a 200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT). I have built my knowledge and skills through study and work in the behavioral health, medical, and wellness fields.

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Through my own personal encounters with trauma, loss, love, and working towards goals, there are many times I have looked back in awe of what can be endured, overcome, and achieved. What I have learned the most is that when we have safe and supportive relationships (a reliable place to return to), it is much easier for us to explore ourselves, our loved ones, others, and the world at large. 

 

Both my personal experiences in therapy and that of being a therapist myself have inspired me to learn how to open the right doors and honor what positive relationships teach us. Such as, how to more closely align with our authenticity, how to grow healthy boundaries and rework our false narratives and patterns to cultivate growth, how to access our inherent strength to handle the challenges life sends our way, and how to truly experience security, satisfaction, love, and happiness. 

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Therapeutic Philosophy and Approach:

• Integrative Therapy:
  I thoughtfully blend elements from different approaches and tailor treatment according to each client's needs. In sessions you will learn how to pay attention to patterns of thoughts, emotions, and body sensations that arise, and use research-based tools to help you work through challenges and toward positive change.  
  
  Modalities I use are:

  • Marriage and Family Therapy

  • The Gottman Method

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

  • Trauma-Informed Solution Focused Therapy

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

  • EMDR, trained through EMDRIA

  • Somatic Experiencing Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
     

I continue to keep up to date with developments in the field and refine my skills through research-informed articles, studies, and training. I am a member of the NASW professional organization and regularly consult with other clinicians to maintain a high level of practice.