Founder & Executive Clinical Director of A Place to Turn
At A Place to Turn, we are honored to welcome Dr. Cheri McDonald to our Westlake Village team. A nationally recognized trauma specialist, bestselling author, and pioneer in integrative psychotherapy, Dr. Cheri brings over 35 years of experience helping individuals reclaim their lives from the effects of trauma, loss, and life disruption.
As the founder and Executive Clinical Director, Dr. Cheri created Holistic Integral Therapy (HIT)—a transformative, integrative model that blends mind, body, and spirit for profound healing. HIT draws on trauma-informed modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), clinical hypnotherapy, somatic work, energy psychology, and trauma-conscious yoga.
Certified as a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider (PATP), Dr. Cheri also incorporates guided ketamine-assisted therapy and integration support to facilitate deeper healing and accelerated transformation. Her work empowers clients to rewire their nervous systems for safety, resilience, and renewed purpose.
Dr. Cheri has helped thousands overcome complex PTSD and life-altering trauma, supporting them in reconnecting with their authentic selves. She is the visionary behind DrCheriBreakFree™, a platform dedicated to radical, generational healing through spiritual and relational breakthroughs. She is also the author of three #1 Amazon bestsellers, sharing clinical insights and practical tools for sustainable recovery.
Her educational background includes:
Dr. Cheri serves clients in-person in Westlake Village and virtually throughout California, including Pasadena. Whether you’re ready to navigate trauma, life transitions, or self-reconnection, Dr. Cheri offers a safe, expert-guided path to transformation.
📍 In-person in Westlake Village
💻 Virtual sessions available throughout California, including Pasadena
To schedule a session with Dr. Cheri, contact us at info@aplace2turn.com. Begin your journey toward deep healing in Westlake Village or virtually from anywhere in Pasadena and beyond.
Q: Who can work with Dr. Cheri?
Dr. Cheri works with adults, adolescents, and couples navigating trauma, life transitions, grief, complex PTSD, and personal growth.
Q: Does she offer virtual sessions?
Yes. Dr. Cheri provides in-person therapy in Westlake Village and virtual sessions throughout California, including Pasadena.
Q: What is Holistic Integral Therapy (HIT)?
HIT is a mind-body-spirit approach integrating EMDR, IFS, somatic work, hypnotherapy, and energy psychology to support profound healing and transformation.
Q: Does Dr. Cheri provide psychedelic-assisted therapy?
Yes. She is a certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider (PATP) and offers ketamine-assisted therapy and integration sessions.
Q: How do I schedule a session?
Email info@aplace2turn.com to schedule an in-person or virtual session in Westlake Village or Pasadena.
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From anxiety and depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we utilize holistic talk therapies and innovative treatments like eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).
