Cheryl Elmer

By fostering a heart-centered and compassionate environment, Cheryl Elmer helps adults and seniors in San Francisco explore their inner worlds and achieve greater life satisfaction. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, she earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Cheryl creates a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where individuals can develop self-wisdom and better navigate life’s challenges. Her clinical approach is deeply humanistic and client-centered, often working in the moment to tailor the therapeutic journey to each person's unique situation. She utilizes a variety of modalities, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Gestalt therapy. Specializing in integral counseling psychology, she offers a mind, body, and spirit approach to psychological well-being. With an advanced certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cheryl has integrated meditation and body awareness into her practice for many years to help clients move beyond mental chatter and find deeper meaning. Cheryl assists clients in overcoming internal blocks such as anxiety, depression, low self-worth, worry, irritability, and shame. She also specializes in supporting those coping with chronic or life-threatening illness and pain. For those who choose it, she offers the option to incorporate personal spirituality into the therapeutic process. Through her guidance, clients can access the resources needed to achieve their goals and live a more peaceful, meaningful existence.