- Client-centered care
- Skill building focus
- Collaborative guidance
About Cherie
Dr. Cherie Swingler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people handle stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, relationship concerns, trauma and addiction-related issues. She also works with matters such as ADHD, self-esteem, anger, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Her tone is direct and supportive for people looking for practical help.
She draws on client-centered work to focus conversations on each person’s goals and values. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and with dialectical behavior ideas for stronger coping skills. Motivational interviewing helps when change feels hard to start, and mindfulness practices are used to calm intense emotions.
Dr. Swingler emphasizes respect and nonjudgment in sessions. She aims to build trust and to guide people toward strategies they can try between meetings. She describes clients as the experts on their lives and positions herself as a collaborator rather than an authority figure.
Her background includes a decade of clinical experience in counseling and therapeutic services across issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and family conflict. She blends practical techniques with a listening style that helps people gain insight and act on meaningful goals.
People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation, step-by-step skill building, and a focus on usable tools. She frames therapy as a joint process of exploring options, practicing new responses, and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
How these approaches fit into online therapy
Client-centered therapy centers sessions on each person's needs and values, letting the therapist listen closely and follow the client's lead to set goals. This approach helps when someone needs a respectful space to sort priorities and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It is useful for people wanting practical steps and homework they can practice between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be helpful for people who need steady tools to manage intense emotions or recurring conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then suggest techniques to try. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan as progress and feedback guide the process.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before you book. Many people find online sessions fit into busy days more easily, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and make it simpler to keep therapy going during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches for remote sessions so you can practice skills and follow a structured plan from wherever you take appointments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting, family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationships, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapist's style and approach?
The style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on building rapport and trust. Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical strategies from cognitive and behavioral approaches.
What is the therapist's professional background?
She has about 10 years of experience in counseling and therapeutic services, working across anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and family conflict areas.
What credentials and location are listed for this provider?
The clinician is listed as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to make sure they match your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.