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Debbie Cherry(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, LCMFT
CaliforniaFloridaTexas
Anxiety -Attachment issues- Couples counseling-Parenting-Premarital counseling- Relationship issues-

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Professional statement

Debbie Cherry, LMFT has been empowering clients as a licensed therapist, master coach, and entrepreneur for over 20 years. She helps individuals and couples break painful cycles, improve communication, and build relationships that feel emotionally safe and deeply connected.

Drawing from modern neuroscience, attachment theory, and over two decades of clinical experience, Debbie helps clients see meaningful change quickly. Her practical, research-based strategies focus on calming defenses, fostering emotional safety, and creating new ways of relating that actually work in everyday life.

Debbie specializes in helping couples move from reactive conflict to responsive connection—transforming moments of disconnection into opportunities for closeness and growth. Whether clients are dating, married, or navigating long-term partnerships, she guides them to understand each other’s emotions, repair quickly after conflict, and strengthen the bond that sustains love.

As both a therapist and master coach, Debbie brings a rare balance of depth and action. Her approach blends compassion with clarity—getting to the root of recurring patterns so clients can create new paths forward. She believes real transformation happens when people feel seen, safe, and supported enough to grow beyond old coping mechanisms and into more secure, connected ways of being.

Debbie’s work bridges science and heart: translating the latest insights from relationship research and psychology into simple, effective tools anyone can use to grow closer, communicate better, and create lasting change.


Message to clients

I’ve spent over 20 years helping individuals and couples break painful patterns, strengthen emotional safety, and reconnect in ways that feel calm, authentic, and lasting. My background as a licensed therapist, master coach, and relationship specialist allows me to blend the depth of therapy with the practicality of coaching—so you can see real progress quickly.

If you’re tired of repeating the same arguments or feeling unseen, I can help you slow the cycle, communicate more clearly, and feel understood again. My approach draws from modern neuroscience, attachment theory, and the latest research in relationship dynamics. Together, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck and build new patterns that create trust, closeness, and teamwork.

I work with people who want to stop reacting from stress or defensiveness and start relating from a place of safety and mutual respect. You’ll learn simple tools that calm conflict, deepen connection, and help both of you feel valued and supported.

My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. Clients often say they leave sessions feeling lighter, clearer, and more hopeful. If you’re ready to grow closer, communicate better, and create a relationship that feels like a safe home again, I’d love to help you get started.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 25 years

Private Practice, Therapist / Owner, 2010 - Present
Cherry Coaching, Coach / CEO, 2015 - 2020
Family Counseling, Counselor, 2000 - 2010

University of Southern California, Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy, 2001
University of Texas in Austin, Bachelor’s in Psychology & Biology, 1999

Licensure

California: 40821 - Texas: 5153 - Florida: 3077

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

Premarital counseling - Providing a safe and neutral environment for couples to explore expectations and prepare for the rewards and challenges of marriage

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • EAP:Cigna
  • Florida Blue
  • Loyola Marymount University Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$250 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$125 - $250
  • Couples sessions:$350 (50min)
  • Family sessions:$350 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Each person’s situation is unique, and not all services automatically meet criteria for medical necessity. The best way to determine your options is to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, where we can talk through your specific needs, coverage details, and the best path to help you reach your goals.

You won’t solve your relationship problems by focusing on what’s wrong or who’s at fault!

Over 30,000 counseling sessions has taught me that clients need practical steps to use in & out of sessions to get lasting results.

That’s why I created simple tools for couples to feel seen, safe and supported in just a few minutes a day.

Don’t let the stress of life get in the way of the most impactful thing in your life… your relationship!

Get back to creating shared goals and enthusiasm for the future.


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Small steps make a big difference. Start by connecting with Debbie Cherry today.