Dr. Cherie Swingler , LPC

Dr. Cherie Swingler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 10 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, family and relationship conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, grief, and a range of other concerns including ADHD and career stress. She blends compassion with practical strategies, drawing on evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's unique strengths and circumstances.

Her work emphasizes a collaborative relationship built on respect, empathy, and trust. Rather than prescribing decisions, she treats clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on helping them gain insight, develop coping strategies, and build skills to navigate difficult situations. She integrates client-centered principles with cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness where appropriate, shaping each plan to fit the individual.

Dr. Swingler has particular experience addressing issues like abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, intimacy concerns, eating and anger difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She aims to empower clients through supportive challenge and practical tools so they can move toward more satisfying and sustainable outcomes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Cherie Swingler

Dr. Swingler commonly uses client-centered therapy, a collaborative approach that prioritizes the client's perspective and builds a respectful, empathetic relationship to support personal growth and decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method she uses - it helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are also used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities, offering skills to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Dr. Swingler works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy with Dr. Swingler is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still focusing on meaningful, practical work toward clients' goals.