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Entry 028863Missouri / United States

Dr. Cherie Swingler

Dr. Cherie Swingler, LPC

Missouri 10 years in practice

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LPC in Missouri - anxiety and relationship concerns

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  • CBT approaches
  • DBT skills
  • Motivational interviewing

About Cherie

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 10 years of experience, Dr. Cherie Swingler helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addiction, and issues such as ADHD and compassion fatigue. She practices using client-centered approaches alongside cognitive and behavioral methods. Sessions are grounded in practical strategies and collaborative planning.

Dr. Swingler focuses on short, clear conversations that identify immediate problems and workable next steps. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and behaviors, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation, and Motivational Interviewing to build commitment to change. Mindfulness techniques are included when they help people notice thoughts and calm strong feelings.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. She treats each person as the expert on their life and helps them find tools that fit their situation. Expect discussion, skill practice, and homework designed to be usable between sessions.

Her experience includes work with career and education concerns, grief and loss, intimacy and sexual issues, eating and anger problems, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with abandonment wounds and the stresses of being a caregiver.

Dr. Swingler holds an LPC credential and bases decisions on practical methods drawn from research-informed approaches. People who prefer collaborative, skills-focused sessions that emphasize clear goals often find this approach useful.

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How her approaches translate to remote sessions

Dr. Swingler commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills in her work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try different responses to reduce distress and change habits. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress when situations feel overwhelming.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and build commitment to those steps. These methods are described and tried collaboratively so the person and the therapist decide together which tools to use and how to adapt them to daily life.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as this biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. The therapist will work with the client to arrange session timing and approaches that fit the client’s routine and goals.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family-related concerns, ADHD, grief, career matters, and related areas such as abandonment and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She combines practical skills work with reflective conversation to set and pursue clear goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience in counseling and therapeutic services working across a range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and family conflict.

What credential and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Dr. Cherie Swingler

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