DR. CHERIE EDWARDS, DMFT, MA, LPC-S, NCC
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A Word from Dr. Cherie:
Dear SUPER Woman, Life is like strands of Christmas lights thrown in a box, a tangled mess that needs to be sorted. However, if you hold one end and I hold one end, we can sort them out much quicker. THAT is counseling! I believe that EVERYONE gets to a place in life where friends and family are too close to help. Counseling is the place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential, nonjudgmental, safe place. Together, you and I will build a healthy therapeutic relationship, where I will help you discover more about yourself and your patterns of behavior. If your past is haunting your present, and you are ready to RETIRE YOUR CAPE, now is a good time to schedule an appointment. Together, we will develop a plan to help you create the life you desire and DESERVE. ~Dr. Cherie~ |
Dr. Cherie Edwards, DMFT, MA, LPC-S, NCC is a seasoned licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience supporting individuals across diverse backgrounds and age groups. She earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and her Master’s degree in Counseling from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. In 2010, she founded Work in Progress Counseling, LLC, with a mission to provide a safe, supportive space for emotional, relational, and spiritual healing. Since 2015, Dr. Edwards has also served as a counseling supervisor, mentoring and training emerging mental health professionals.
Dr. Edwards earned her Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) in 2025. Her doctoral work focused on addressing mental health stigma and cultural barriers that impact African American women’s access to care. Through the development and evaluation of a culturally responsive manual, her research centers on the intersection of culture, faith, gender, and mental health, with an emphasis on reducing stigma, increasing engagement in treatment, and bridging clinical and community-based approaches to healing.
Clinically, Dr. Edwards is experienced in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and relational distress, and she has specialized training in working with bipolar disorder, codependency, substance use, and trauma-related conditions. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Sandtray Therapy, and her work is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.
Through her clinical and research work, Dr. Edwards became increasingly aware of persistent disparities in mental health access within marginalized communities. In response, she founded the nonprofit More Work More Progress in 2021, whose mission is to expand mental health awareness and increase access to culturally relevant services locally, statewide, and globally.
Dr. Edwards is recognized for her ability to translate research into practical, accessible tools for clinicians, faith-based leaders, and community members. Her work emphasizes cultural humility, integration of faith and mental health, and the creation of spaces where African American women can move from silence and stigma toward healing and empowerment.
Dr. Edwards earned her Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) in 2025. Her doctoral work focused on addressing mental health stigma and cultural barriers that impact African American women’s access to care. Through the development and evaluation of a culturally responsive manual, her research centers on the intersection of culture, faith, gender, and mental health, with an emphasis on reducing stigma, increasing engagement in treatment, and bridging clinical and community-based approaches to healing.
Clinically, Dr. Edwards is experienced in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and relational distress, and she has specialized training in working with bipolar disorder, codependency, substance use, and trauma-related conditions. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Sandtray Therapy, and her work is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.
Through her clinical and research work, Dr. Edwards became increasingly aware of persistent disparities in mental health access within marginalized communities. In response, she founded the nonprofit More Work More Progress in 2021, whose mission is to expand mental health awareness and increase access to culturally relevant services locally, statewide, and globally.
Dr. Edwards is recognized for her ability to translate research into practical, accessible tools for clinicians, faith-based leaders, and community members. Her work emphasizes cultural humility, integration of faith and mental health, and the creation of spaces where African American women can move from silence and stigma toward healing and empowerment.