About Dr. Cheri Locke & Team
At Cheri Locke Counseling and Consulting, our mission is to help individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. Through tailored support, we create a safe space where you can heal, grow, and build meaningful connections.
Individual, Couples, and Marriage Counselor
Dr. Cheri Locke, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP
A little about me and how counseling became my saving grace and my passion.
I experienced a significant trauma in my early childhood, but back then, mental health was not something that was discussed like it is today. I went through my teen years struggling to overcome what happened and made some negative choices.
As a young adult, I was still experiencing adverse effects from the trauma and from my poor decisions. I eventually found some peace, and during that time, I met a man who later became my husband.
Just as I thought my life was turning in a positive direction, I experienced postpartum depression after the birth of my first son. At the time, I didn’t know what was happening other than feeling like my life and relationship were spiraling out of control. I spent a whole year suffering in silence and, soon after, our relationship hit a point where we separated.
At that time I decided to reach out to a counselor. I began with individual counseling and I learned I am the only person with power over me. Yes, I was a victim in my childhood, but I did not have to be a victim in adulthood. And, man, that is something very powerful to learn! The counselor helped me open my eyes, my heart, and my mind,
“My saving grace became my passion”
every time I reflected back on our conversation, I realized I was uncovering more of myself, which was scary! I was revealing something I forever had been trying to hide from or bury. It was a place of finding empowerment and enlightenment. It was also the moment I realized I wanted at the very least to help an individual or a couple the way I had been helped.
From My Experience to Yours: Tools for Lasting Change
My husband also began working with a marriage counselor and I will be forever grateful to our therapist because, without therapeutic intervention, I’m not sure where either of us would be. But today we are happily married with two kids, three dogs, and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
While sometimes we still hit a “few bumps” along the way, we always remember the tools we learned. I want my clients to walk away feeling they, too, have the tools to help themselves now and in the future.
Our Therapeutic Relationship
Therapy is a collaborative process between you and your therapist, a relationship that is unique and personal. During the therapy process, you are sharing and exploring many aspects of your inner world, so trust is a critical element. Individual counseling and couples counseling can be a powerful experience of self-discovery that can help you find many of the answers to your issues.
I feel honored to be a part of the process with each of my clients. I provide a safe place for you to explore your life and help you on your journey to healing and change. Whether you’re looking for an individual, couples, or marriage counselor, my services cater to the unique individual or couple and their situation.
Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Consultation
Let’s connect and discuss how I can support you on your journey toward growth and healing. This no-obligation consultation is an opportunity to share your goals, ask questions, and see if we’re the right fit for your needs.
Therapeutic Approach
I use a range of evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs, ensuring effective support for individual or couples therapy:
I vary my strategies for each client to ensure I am providing the most effective care that will help you implement change. My goal is to be your trusted individual, couples, or marriage counselor who you feel safe to confide in.
Training & Credentials
Caroline Neshyba, M. Ed., LPC-Associate
Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP
Meeting You Where You Are—with Warmth, Honesty, and Proven Tools for Growth
I help clients of all ages navigate life’s challenges by creating a warm, authentic space and using evidence-based approaches tailored to their needs.
Therapeutic Approach
My approach to therapy is grounded in warmth, safety, and authenticity. I strive to create a space that feels like a comforting porch conversation—where you can unpack life’s challenges with honesty and ease. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or life transitions, we’ll work together at your pace toward clarity, resilience, and lasting change.
Who I Work With
I work with adults, adolescents, and young children, each with their own unique story. I support women and men in reconnecting with their identity—especially when it’s been buried beneath relationship struggles, family dynamics, or everyday stress. I guide adolescents through self-exploration with confidence and self-awareness. And with young children, I use Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) to help them express big feelings in creative, age-appropriate ways. My background in education helps me bring flexibility, curiosity, and a tailored approach to each child I work with. Across all ages, my goal is to foster a sense of being seen, heard, and truly understood.
A Bit About Me
When I’m not in the therapy room, I’m soaking up time with my husband, our 3-year-old son, and 1-year-old daughter. We’re a proud Aggie family (Whoop!) and love cheering on our teams in College Station. I’m happiest at home—cooking, playing music on repeat, and enjoying the simple, joyful moments that make life meaningful.