Wendy Cherry, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY25890
Certified Couples & Sex Therapist
About Me
Philosophy
I believe everyone can benefit from psychotherapy with the right therapist. First and foremost, therapy should consist of a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. Your therapist should be focused, attentive, empathic, understanding, and as dedicated to the therapy process as you are. I also believe good therapists are life-long students, and enrich and expand their experience by continuing to educate themselves in emerging theories and techniques in the field of psychology.
I combine an empathic therapeutic stance with a straightforward approach. It is my goal to help my clients feel better as soon as possible. This is accomplished through balancing an understanding presence with the actual "work" of therapy. The relationship between the therapist and client forms the foundation of the therapy process. I encourage people seeking therapy to set up an initial consultation to determine if the therapist is a good fit.
Training & Experience
I specialize in treating individuals and couples on a wide variety of issues. I earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College in Los Angeles, California. I am licensed by the California Board of Psychology, #PSY25890. I trained and taught with renowned couples therapist Dr. Walter E. Brackelmanns for seventeen years, and have been trained extensively in InterAnalytic Couples Therapy and Sex Therapy. I am also a member of the Dr. Allan Schore Right Brain Psychotherapy study group focusing on advancements in Interpersonal Neurobiology and Affect Regulation Theory. My professional interests and studies focus on the areas of Right Brain Psychotherapy, Modern Attachment Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Somatic Therapies, Human Sexuality, and Mindfulness.
I am the Director, Coordinator and Lecturer at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine for all courses taught in conjunction with the American Association of Couples and Sex Therapists (AACAST), including InterAnalytic Couples Therapy (IACT) and Human Sexuality, Sex Education and Sex Therapy to mental health professionals and psychiatric residents. In addition, I am Co-Director of the Advanced Couples and Sex Therapy Seminar.
I am the Executive Director and co-founder of the American Association of Couples and Sex Therapists (AACAST), an independent professional organization dedicated to the education, training, promotion and expansion of the integrated skills and knowledge in both couples and sex therapy.
I provide presentations on couples and sex therapy to various organizations, and also provide consultation services to other mental health professionals.