Cheryl Delaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Let's Connect (678) 820-7291

You thought you’d be bolder by now - you’ve admired rebels and taste-makers your whole life but here you are, in middle age, wondering why you’re always trying to blend in. You manage everyone else’s needs, constantly reading the room, always willing to be flexible to keep the peace. Even “small” things feel impossible, like telling a friend you felt hurt, or changing a holiday tradition that’s always annoyed you. You imagined that time and age would liberate you, but so far, no luck. If anything, adult kids and aging parents are adding new obligations and complications.
I know your story because it’s mine, too. I’m a middle-aged people-pleaser in recovery and I’ve lived the pain and frustration of being stuck in a role I didn’t want to keep. I hated feeling like I was pretending so much of the time. So accommodating. Such a shadow of who I dreamed I’d become. I’ve been where you are, and I can help you find the way out.
I’ve helped many clients discover that people-pleasing makes sense! It protects what matters most: relationships. Once you understand yourself better, you’ll have a choice: keep what’s working or make changes. If you choose “change,” we can help you learn to face your fears, speak up with confidence, and not only keep your relationships, but deepen them.
Call or Email Cheryl Delaney now for a free 15 minute consultation - (678) 820-7291
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $260
Payment Methods
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Cheryl Delaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / LPC011362 Cheryl Delaney
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Mercer University, Graduated 2016
- Certificate from Feeling Good Institute: Level 3 TEAM-CBT Level 3 / 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Cheryl Delaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (678) 820-7291
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Perfectionism
Expertise
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- People-pleasing
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Cheryl Delaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (678) 820-7291
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- TEAM-CBT
Cheryl Delaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (678) 820-7291
Location
Nearby Areas
Cheryl Delaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (678) 820-7291