Dr. Cherie Swingler, LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on personal stories
Details
| Name | Dr. Cherie Swingler |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Missouri |
| Licensed in | Missouri |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Cherie
Dr. Cherie Swingler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people handle stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting struggles, relationship concerns, and addiction issues. She also supports people facing grief, career shifts, ADHD challenges, compassion fatigue, and problems with intimacy or self-esteem.
She uses practical methods to help people find clearer footing in daily life. She keeps the work straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on the person's story, current goals, and small steps that can make life feel more manageable.
Background and approach
She listens without judgment and aims to build trust before suggesting tools or strategies. Her approach draws on Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to explore how a person’s story shapes their experience. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when helpful.
Mindfulness practices are offered to support emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. With about 10 years of clinical experience as an LPC, she brings a practical orientation to common life struggles like parenting strain, blended family issues, abandonment fears, and communication problems. Her background includes work addressing trauma, ADHD, and anger management among other concerns.
Sessions are available in English and offered through multiple online formats. People who want to begin can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Cherie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Cherie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Cherie among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Cherie among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Cherie among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Cherie among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cherie among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cherie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Cherie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Cherie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Using Narrative and Skills-Based Work Online
Online therapy with this LPC often draws on Narrative Therapy to help people name and reframe the stories that shape their feelings and choices. Narrative work looks at how people describe their lives and opens space for new, more helpful ways of telling that story, which can reduce shame and increase agency.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting atmosphere where the person’s perspective leads the work. This approach focuses on listening, respect, and supporting the client’s own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when clearer, actionable steps are needed to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress and comfort evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar, ADHD, and related areas like abandonment and blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and non-judgmental. She listens to each person’s story, builds rapport, and then works together to choose practical strategies and insights.
What is her background and experience?
She holds the LPC credential and has about 10 years of counseling experience working with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and career-related issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and provides services from that location.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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