Meet the Therapist
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.”
― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
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Welcome! I'm Cherry Aslarona (she/they), a passionate licensed psychotherapist
with 12 years of experience in California.
I understand how challenging it can be to take the first steps toward therapy,
and I truly appreciate your courage in recognizing your needs and reaching out for support.​​​
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In my practice, I work with adults (ages 18+) and focus on the following areas:
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anxiety
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depression
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grief & loss
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cultural issues
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chronic illness, particularly psychosocial oncology
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life transitions (ex: career change, retirement, divorce, and more)
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sports performance
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trauma
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I truly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship, and I'm dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions and thoughts.
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My compassionate, holistic, and clinical approach blends acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy (CFT), existential therapy, somatic psychotherapy and/or body-centered psychotherapy through the Hakomi Method, and the mind-body connection.
I'm also trained in and provide eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
For those who are interested in movement, I'm a Run Walk Talk® Practitioner, offering unique in-person sessions while we walk or jog. Starting in October 2024, I'll be diving into certification in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to further enhance my trauma-informed care.​​
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If you're ready to embark on this journey together,
click the button below to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation call.
Let's connect!
Education & Training
MA in Counseling Psychology
Palo Alto University
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BA in Psychology, Minor in Organizational Leadership
Chapman University
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Psychotherapist, MFT License #114694
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Training
Insight Counseling Center
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Run Walk Talk® Level 1 Certification
Run Walk Talk®
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Hakomi Professional Training Level 1
Hakomi Institute of California
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Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Level 1 Run Coaching Certification
Road Runners Club of America
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Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies & Research (In Progress)
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)
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Affiliations
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Road Runners Club of America (RRCA)