Dr. Cherie Swingler , LPC

Dr. Cherie Swingler, LPC, is a Missouri-based therapist who brings 10 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, family and relationship conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, grief, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem. Her practice also supports clients facing ADHD, bipolar disorder, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and blended family or caregiver stress.

She uses an integrative approach that blends motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral strategies, trauma-focused techniques, and client-centered principles to create individualized treatment plans. Dr. Swingler aims to build respectful, non-judgmental relationships with those she sees, offering empathy and practical guidance while recognizing that each person is the expert on their own life.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor - a state-licensed mental health provider - she helps clients identify goals, develop coping skills, and pursue meaningful change. Her work emphasizes collaboration, insight, and actionable tools so clients can navigate life transitions, improve communication, and manage intense emotions more effectively. Dr. Swingler is committed to supporting people through difficult seasons and empowering them to pursue a more satisfying, balanced life.

Approaches that guide online therapy and care

Dr. Cherie Swingler commonly uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration as the foundation for change. This approach supports people who want a space to explore values, improve communication, and strengthen relationships without being told what to do.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational interviewing is another tool she applies when clients are weighing change or seeking to build motivation - it focuses on clarifying goals and supporting personal commitment to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Swingler works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.