Cheryl Tarnofsky, LMFT
Owner/Supervisor/Therapist
In my early twenties, I was working in the fashion industry, which left me completely depleted of energy.
I wasn't enjoying my life from Monday-Friday, I wasn’t happy in my relationships, and I didn’t like what I felt was a lack of control over my circumstances.
I always loved listening to people’s stories and helping my friends with their issues, so the prospect of combining art which I loved about my career in fashion, and therapy was like magic to me.
Once I was finally let go from the difficult job I was in, I knew exactly what I wanted to do, become a therapist!
I absolutely love what I do now. Helping people grow, heal, and be empowered is a gift I try to not take for granted every single day.
My background experience
Graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a MA in Marital and Family Therapy with a Specialization in Clinical Art Therapy
Became a Registered Art Therapist and a Licensed MFT in 2018
Previously worked with teens in foster care for 6 years prior to private practice work
Engaged in on-the-job DBT training while working at an outpatient comprehensive program for 1 year with both teens, adults and families.
Intensively trained as a DBT therapist by Marsha Linehan's organization, Behavioral Tech
Areas of focus
I love working with women who are motivated for change. I often find my strengths in helping those who struggle with relationship issues, emotion dysregulation, and feelings of worthlessness.
I tend to blend DBT, IFS parts work and art therapy; tailoring my approach to the individual rather than the diagnosis or just the symptoms. I geninunely enjoy getting to know my clients on a holisitic, deep level.
I'm happy to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for folks in the LGBTQIA community and be that supportive ally.