Cherie L. Spehar, Lcsw, Ctrc-C, Rpt-S is a Owner, Founder, Educator, Trauma Therapist, Depth Psychotherapist specializing in Expressive Therapies for the Soul, Heart, and Mind at PESI. They possess expertise in adolescents, family therapy, group therapy, psychotherapy, mental health and 45 more skills. Colleagues describe them as "Cheri's ability to integrate trauma informed principles into practice strategies as well as teach those principles and practices to others is remarkable. Her energetic style, depth of information and experience is evident in the cases she presents, the activities she uses to engage participants and responses to questions asked." and "Being fully present is difficult, but Cherie is not only able to being fully present with individuals and families, but she is able to empathize and understand fully the feelings, needs and process of each individual. She meets you where you are, with what you need, finding the source of concern and working through it without judgment. Her calm persona encourages comfort in any setting as you feel being at the center of her heart."