Cherry Duke, Marriage and Family Therapy

Cherry Duke, Marriage and Family Therapy Discovering lost hope together in a safe environment where your voice is heard & valued. Your story matters! To schedule, call or text to: 251.239.9499.

Or email: cherry@refugecounselingal.com. Under clinical supervision of Mary-Claire Marshall #417 Are you and your partner struggling to connect and communicate? Your marriage can be healed! Does the pain of loss feel unbearable? You can find joy again! Are you overwhelmed with the demands of life and burned out? Let’s talk about it! Our journeys come with pain and unplanned roads. My lifelong mission is to lead individuals towards personal restoration and an enhanced quality of life across emotional, mental, social, and physical dimensions. As humans, our shared desires include seeking peace, understanding, acceptance, and reciprocated love. I aim to empower the hopeless, guiding them toward realizing their fullest potential. Come as you are. At times, a simple cup of coffee and meaningful dialogue can make a world of difference. The power of having someone who listens and supports us is remarkable. Together, we can embark on a journey to uncover your true self and identify ways to enhance your overall life satisfaction. I will collaborate with you, offering guidance toward solutions and healing. Let’s rediscover lost hope together in a safe, comfortable environment where your voice is heard and valued. When I’m not in the counseling room, you can find me at a local coffee shop, traveling, or spending time with my family. I LOVE cheese, floating in my pool, yard sales, Jesus, puzzles, painting, dark chocolate, fruit, and coffee! I believe there’s nothing that can’t be solved over coffee and good conversation. Specialties and Passions
-Marriage Counseling

-Pre-marital Counseling

-Infant Loss and Miscarriage

-Substance Use and Recovery

-Family Conflict

-Parenting

-Burnout

-Trauma

-Codependency

-Divorce

-Teens

-Life Transitions

-Trauma

We are fearfully and wonderfully made. We can rewire our brain!
02/27/2026

We are fearfully and wonderfully made. We can rewire our brain!

Thank you Doug Harwell, Alabama State Senate District 34 for visiting us! We stand with you in the vision for strong fa...
02/27/2026

Thank you Doug Harwell, Alabama State Senate District 34 for visiting us! We stand with you in the vision for strong families! We are here to serve!

www.semmesfamilytherapy.com

We heard you! Grief Groups are now OPEN to the community! You don’t have to be a client to attend! All you gotta do is s...
02/26/2026

We heard you! Grief Groups are now OPEN to the community! You don’t have to be a client to attend!

All you gotta do is shoot us a text or email to let us know you want to join a certain date (so we have enough supplies and snacks).

Please share this opportunity for people who need support during their time of grief. Together We Bloom.

Text: 251-239-9499
Email: Cherry@refugecounselingal.com
www.semmesfamilytherapy.com

✨ Practice the Pause ✨The pause is the space between trigger and response.It’s one deep breath before the sharp reply.On...
02/26/2026

✨ Practice the Pause ✨

The pause is the space between trigger and response.

It’s one deep breath before the sharp reply.
One moment to notice instead of react.

When you pause, you choose intention over impulse.

You protect your peace. ✌️
You protect your relationships.

Today:
Stop. Breathe. Choose. 💛

Cherry Duke 251-239-9499
www.semmesfamilytherapy.com

To my amazing clients! Do you need extra support this week? I have last minute openings for Friday!
02/24/2026

To my amazing clients! Do you need extra support this week? I have last minute openings for Friday!

We are living in the most “connected” generation in history… and yet anxiety is at an all-time high.That’s not a coincid...
02/13/2026

We are living in the most “connected” generation in history… and yet anxiety is at an all-time high.

That’s not a coincidence.

Our nervous systems were not designed for constant alerts, endless comparison, breaking news cycles, and the pressure to be available 24/7. We were built for rhythm. For pauses. For face-to-face connection. For silence.

Instead, we scroll.

And here’s the hard truth:
Most screen time isn’t regulation. It’s dissociation.

There’s a difference.

✨ Regulation helps your nervous system settle. It increases capacity. It allows you to feel your feelings without being overwhelmed.

📱 Dissociation numbs, distracts, and disconnects. It gives temporary relief — but no resolution.

When we immediately grab our phones at the first sign of boredom, discomfort, loneliness, or stress, we aren’t soothing our nervous systems. We’re teaching them that feelings are unsafe to sit with.

Over time, this lowers distress tolerance.
It fragments attention.
It disrupts sleep.
It fuels comparison.
It keeps the brain in a low-grade threat response.

And then we wonder why anxiety feels constant.

Your brain needs boredom.
Your body needs stillness.
Your nervous system needs real regulation — breath, movement, sunlight, prayer, journaling, connection, rest.

Scrolling feels like relief.
But relief and regulation are not the same thing.

If you’ve been feeling more anxious lately, consider this gently:

What would happen if you paused instead of scrolled?
What feeling are you avoiding when you reach for your phone?

Awareness isn’t shame.
It’s power.

And sometimes the most radical thing you can do for your mental health… is put the phone down.

Cherry Duke
251-239-9499
cherry@refugecounselingal.com
www.semmesfamilytherapy.com

9 Micro Habits for Self-Regulation of trauma or anxiety.
02/11/2026

9 Micro Habits for Self-Regulation of trauma or anxiety.

Learn daily habits for trauma and anxiety self-regulation, focusing on nervous system regulation and dysregulation to manage stress and PTSD.Free Grounding S...

Today, some of my younger clients created some art. Art therapy matters 🎨It helps people express emotions when words fal...
02/10/2026

Today, some of my younger clients created some art.

Art therapy matters 🎨

It helps people express emotions when words fall short, calms the nervous system, supports trauma healing, builds self-awareness, and empowers growth through creativity. Healing doesn’t always start with talking—sometimes it starts with creating.

www.semmesfamilytherapy.com

It's Grief Group week!
02/08/2026

It's Grief Group week!

The first week in the new office was incredible and I got to experience it with the most inspiring therapists! I am lovi...
02/07/2026

The first week in the new office was incredible and I got to experience it with the most inspiring therapists! I am loving our new planters!

02/05/2026
Hello to my wonderful clients! I have a last minute opening THIS Friday the 5th at 11am. Who needs it? Email, call, or t...
02/03/2026

Hello to my wonderful clients! I have a last minute opening THIS Friday the 5th at 11am. Who needs it? Email, call, or text to snag!

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3958 Snow Rd N Ste K
Semmes, AL
36575

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Monday 8am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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