Cheryl D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGMFT, MS (she, her)


Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellfleet
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LGM1190 Cheryl D. Johnson
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Capella University, MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Participants
Age
Participants
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
Groups
Life After Release: Fresh Start Fellowship
Life After Release: Fresh Start Fellowship is a supportive reentry group designed for individuals transitioning back into the community after incarceration. This group provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to process challenges, build healthy relationships, and develop practical life skills. Topics include communication, emotional regulation, family reconnection, goal setting, and navigating real-world stressors. Participants will gain tools to strengthen confidence, improve decision-making, and create a stable, meaningful path forward. The focus is on growth, accountability, and support, helping each member move forward with clarity, purpose, and connection.
Expertise
Types of Therapy
Age
Location
UMEED Center for Healing Relationships, LLC
Timonium, MD 21093
After the Shift: First Responder Support
After the Shift: Frontline Support Circle is a supportive group for all first responders, including medical, fire, law enforcement, corrections, and emergency personnel. This group provides a safe, confidential space to decompress, process experiences, and connect with others who understand the demands of the job. Focus areas include stress management, emotional regulation, communication, burnout prevention, and maintaining healthy relationships. Participants will gain practical tools to support mental wellness while navigating the unique challenges of frontline work. The goal is to strengthen resilience, promote balance, and provide ongoing support both on and off duty.
Expertise
Types of Therapy
Age
Location
UMEED Center for Healing Relationships, LLC
Timonium, MD 21093
Next Chapter Lab: Life After Retirement
Next Chapter Lab: Life After Retirement is a supportive, all-inclusive group for individuals transitioning out of long-term or high-pressure careers. This group focuses on helping participants separate their identity from their professional role and rediscover who they are beyond the title. In a safe, welcoming space, members will explore purpose, rebuild routines, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with personal values and interests. Participants will gain tools for emotional balance, communication, and intentional living. The goal is to move from role-based identity to a more fulfilling, self-defined next chapter.
Expertise
Types of Therapy
Age
Location
UMEED Center for Healing Relationships, LLC
Timonium, MD 21093
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