Welcome from Cheryl Desmidt, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist counseling individuals/couples/families in FL for over 20 years
HOPE BEGINS HERE
Read about me and learn how I can help you today!
Weekday sessions (virtual, or in my Plantation office)
by appointment only ~
text or call
954.989.8818 or email
About Me
It's been said that people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
My goal is that you will know I care from our first meeting. I am fully invested in our sessions, and I'm passionate about helping you create the most meaningful life possible.
In 2003, I received my Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with Highest Honors from St. Thomas University in Miami. I am also a Certified Premarital Counselor for Prepare/Enrich, and I'm dedicated to helping couples prepare not for a wedding but for a lifetime.
I have been a member of Associates for Human Development since 2003; owner/president since 2006.
I have been honored to have been part of a group that provided both Christian and secular counseling to individuals, couples and families in South Florida for close to 30 years.
Clients say they value my genuine, direct, down-to-earth approach.
I utilize humor, empathy, feedback and homework assignments to help you meet your goals. Reach out to me today.
I will believe in you until you believe in yourself.
Services
Some Common Issues I Treat:
- ADHD
- Adjustment Disorders
- Anxiety
- Boundary Setting
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Faith
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Parenting
- Phase of Life
- Premarital Services
- Self Esteem
Populations Served:
Adults / Adolescents / Children in
Individual / Couple / Family sessions
Types of Therapy:
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
In-Network Insurances:
- Aetna
- Cigna's mental health company: Evernorth
- Department of Workmans Compensation/OWCP
- Health and Human Services Group (HHSG)
- Humana/HMP
- Managed Care Concepts
- Seminole Tribe of FL
- Tricare Military
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs):
- Aetna
- CCA (Corporate Counseling Associates)
- Espyr (pronounced "Aspire")
- LifeWorks/Morneau Shepell (fka Ceridian)
- Health and Human Services Group (HHSG)
- Humana
- TCTI (The Counseling Team International/DEA)
- Workplace Options
For Out of Network Insurances:
I would be happy to email you the questions to call and ask your particular insurance company to find out about out of network benefits and coverage.
Private Pay Options:
Ask about self-pay options and methods of payment when you contact me, including payment apps, credit cards and more.
Testimonials
"Cheryl, as we approach our wedding anniversary, we can't help but to think of you. The best thing that we did was choose you to do our premarital counseling. Our meetings were invaluable. Each time we met we felt like we gained more insight into ourselves and our lives together. Our visits with you reaffirmed our commitment and gave us tools to reassure one another during stressful and emotional times. That is a gift from you that we will carry with us throughout our lives. Thank you." ~Ian & Sophia W.
"Cheryl possesses a caring, compassionate personality that draws people to her. She uses a gentle touch with walking me toward a solution but letting me figure it out. She offers rapid insight into the heart of a matter, which provides faster results." ~Sean B.
"Cheryl is a great listener and showed remarkable empathy as she provided me with practical solutions to some problems. Her sensitive and caring spirit set me at ease. I highly recommend Cheryl for any counseling needs you may have." ~ Mike W.
"Cheryl's talent is innate. She can take the complicated and make it simple and understandable...a rare gift. Congratulations Cheryl." ~ Herb S.
"We truly enjoyed our time with Cheryl—she balances a great wit and sense of humor with a sincere approach to helping couples grow their relationships. It’s difficult to imagine taking that journey with any other LMFT. The Prepare/Enrich program allowed us the opportunity to focus on those areas of our relationship that needed attention, and then provided a structured, guided plan that we continue to work on implementing. I think we both were a bit surprised as to how engaged we actually became in the process, and even how much we looked forward to our next session!
Prepare/Enrich allows you to see each other through the other’s eyes—we were able to reach another level of respect and understanding for each other’s behaviors/traits than we can say we were able to do prior to our time with Cheryl. We absolutely cannot imagine having skipped the Prepare program. Our time with the program & with Cheryl was an investment in our future together, one that we cherish & encourage all of our friends planning to embark on the awesome path of marriage to invest in as well!" ~ Adam & Amy H.