Cheryl Pfent

Dr. Cheryl Pfent is a licensed clinical psychologist in Temecula, California, with over 30 years of experience providing comprehensive mental health care. Her clinical expertise covers a broad spectrum of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as specialized support for eating disorders, psychosis, and postpartum concerns. Dr. Pfent works with adolescents, adults, and seniors, offering individual, couples, and family therapy. Her care approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapy to assist clients with substance use issues, grief, and life transitions. Having begun her professional life as a Registered Nurse, she was inspired by personal family experiences to pursue a Doctorate at the Florida Institute of Technology, followed by an internship at the UNC School of Medicine. Her extensive background includes serving as a supervisor for clinicians and holding a position on the Board of Directors of the California Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Pfent utilizes tools such as mindfulness and parenting skills to help her patients manage mental health challenges from a position of both professional knowledge and unique personal insight.