Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S

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Apex, NC 27502

(919) 367-1958

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We’re all just walking each other home - Ram Dass. You find yourself standing at a crossroads, the weight of past traumas, daily stresses, and unspoken fears heavy on your shoulders. The voices of doubt and confusion echo in your mind, turning what was once a clear path into a tangled maze of uncertainty. Each decision feels monumental, each step forward feels shaky, contributing to a profound sense of overwhelm. It’s dark here, and the face in the mirror feels like a stranger, each day a battle with fear. Maybe you wake up each morning dreading the day ahead, gripped by a fear that’s both familiar and indescribable.

I know this land. The joy and clarity you once felt seem like distant memories, replaced by a fog of confusion and a longing for something more. ‘Who am I?’ you ask, ‘And how did I end up here?’ I’ve been here too, and know that these aren’t mere philosophical questions; they’re cries from the heart, seeking answers, yearning for a way back to yourself.

Imagine a place where the storm of emotions quiets, and the fog of confusion lifts..a life where fear no longer controls your every decision, where you rediscover joy, confidence, and the unique spark that makes you, you. There’s a path to reconnect with yourself, to heal old wounds, and to unlock your strength and inner wisdom-Let’s walk there, together.

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Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Smiling Spirit Pathways LLC

Apex, NC 27502

(919) 367-1958

Apex, NC 27523

In person sessions in a simply magical bungalow that is the softest, most nurturing place to land, ever. Online sessions are also available!

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Spirituality and Women's Issues

$190 Per Session

I see individuals, families and groups

Lost in life's maze? Together, we'll walk the path to healing and self-discovery, illuminating wisdom and awakening resilience.

Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Let's Connect (919) 367-1958

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Smiling Spirit Pathways LLC

Apex, NC 27502

(919) 367-1958

Apex, NC 27523

In person sessions in a simply magical bungalow that is the softest, most nurturing place to land, ever. Online sessions are also available!

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Spirituality and Women's Issues

$190 Per Session

I see individuals, families and groups

Lost in life's maze? Together, we'll walk the path to healing and self-discovery, illuminating wisdom and awakening resilience.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $190
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

As a trusted out of network specialist, I will provide Superbills for you to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 367-1958

Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S

As a trusted out of network specialist, I will provide Superbills for you to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 367-1958

Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S

Qualifications

Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Cherie L Spehar

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C003986 Cherie L Spehar
In Practice for 30 Years
Certificate from Soul Lodge Earth Medicine School Advanced Earth Medicine Practitioner / 2019
Certificate from TLC Trauma & Loss Institute Advanced Certified Trauma Prac / 2011
Attended State University of New York at Buffalo, MSW, Graduated 1997

PhD Student in Depth Psychology, with 10 yrs additional training in Earth Medicine, Ecotherapies/Ecospirituality, and Integrative Medicine.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 367-1958

Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S

PhD Student in Depth Psychology, with 10 yrs additional training in Earth Medicine, Ecotherapies/Ecospirituality, and Integrative Medicine.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 367-1958

Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Spirituality
Women's Issues

Expertise

Anxiety
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Child
Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Spiritual Growth
Stress
Teen and Adolescent Care
Thinking Disorders
Veterans

Specializing in trauma for three decades, I help clients of all ages heal from trauma, anxiety, and difficult life transitions through a blend of expressive arts, play therapy,. and other individualized, integrative modalities that nurture your emotional resilience and self-awareness. You can expect to feel at greater ease, reclaim steadiness, and find the brightness of a loved life.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 367-1958

Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 367-1958

Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S

Endorsement

Corinne Fisher-LaRoche

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Single Mother

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Single Mother

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Coaching
Compassion Focused
Eclectic
Existential
Expressive Arts
Expressive Therapies
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gestalt
Humanistic
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Intervention
Journal Therapy - Certified
Jungian
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic
Sandplay
Strength-Based
Transpersonal
Trauma Focused

Creativity, Play, and Expressive Arts are my trusted approaches to support trauma, healing, and growth in sacred ways. In my care, you are enveloped in a tender haven of healing possibilities; from art and journaling to sandtray and sound, each session is a unique journey. Expect deep emotional release, gentle reordering, and a transformation into the authentic 'you' that is yearning to emerge.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 367-1958

Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 367-1958

Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S

Groups

Real Talk for the Trauma Walk-Online Group Course

Hosted by

Cherie L Spehar

Click this link for your invitation to step into this online, self-led beloved 'Real Talk for the Trauma Walk' group course with a vibrant community, a gentle path towards healing curated by a compassionate guide who has walked these paths herself. Together, we'll redefine the misconceptions around trauma, engage with the power of sacred creativity, and discover transformative self-care practices. By the end of this course, you'll have a greater understanding of your journey, a bucket full of holistic healing practices, and a renewed sense of hope and empowerment.

Expertise

Grief

Spirituality

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$30-$60

Location

https://triskelecenter.com/share/fP7dHA8NltE2wh2W?

111 Virtual Course

Apex, NC 27523

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Clinical Supervision Retreat Group

Hosted by

Cherie L Spehar

Gather here for LCSW licensure supervision in a gorgeous retreat setting where you will learn, transform, and rejuvenate yourself as a clinician and as a torchbearer for yourself and others. Supervision is not just case studies - it is learning; learning new skills, about yourself, and about discovering your own unique form of magic as a clinician. In our gathering, supervision is encouraging, compassionate, and safe. If you are seeking group supervision and this sounds like you, please email for the next available group dates!

Session Cost

$70+

Location

Apex, NC 27523

Email Cherie L Spehar about this group or call - (919) 367-1958

Location

Primary Location

Smiling Spirit Pathways LLC

Apex, NC 27502

(919) 367-1958

Email us

Website

Additional Location

Apex, NC 27523

(919) 367-1958

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Wake

Zips

In person sessions in a simply magical bungalow that is the softest, most nurturing place to land, ever. Online sessions are also available!

Call for a free consultation now - (919) 367-1958

Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S

In person sessions in a simply magical bungalow that is the softest, most nurturing place to land, ever. Online sessions are also available!

Call for a free consultation now - (919) 367-1958

Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S