Becky Cherkasky, LMFT
My Story
I've always been deeply motivated by connection and curiosity, especially about people- their experiences, perspectives, feelings. Most of my memories are rooted in how I felt in those moments, more than any other detail. The quintessential therapist- the go-to for friends and family since childhood.
Connecting to people with ease, warmth, an energy of safety and non-judgement and the ability to really see and understand them, has been a gift of mine that I’ve most cherished. One of the most beautiful parts of being a therapist has been accessing that innate ability, with intention, knowledge and skill.
Education
I received my undergraduate degree (BA Sociology and certificate in Jewish Studies) from University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduate degree (MS Marriage and Family Therapy) from Edgewood College.
Experience
Practice
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Full time therapist since 2010
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DBT trained through the Linehan Institute (by the founder of DBT, Marsha Linehan) since 2012
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Completed EMDR (Somatic and Attachment Focused) training
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Speaking
Keynote speaker for UW-Madison, Edgewood College and Art Institute of Chicago on generalized understanding of becoming/being a therapist, DBT, compassion/empathy fatigue, coping skills, and more (please reach out with inquiries for speaker requests)
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Writing
I have co-authored multiple DBT group manuals.
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Group Therapy
I have led DBT therapy groups for adolescents (which also consists of a parenting skills workshop), DBT therapy groups for adults, and a DBT therapy group for disordered eating since 2012.
