Dr. Cherie Swingler, LPC

Dr. Cherie Swingler helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship and parenting strains. She also supports those facing addiction, grief, intimacy concerns, eating issues, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and career changes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with ten years of experience.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She listens first, then works with each person to build steps that fit their life and values.

Dr. Swingler mixes several methods to match what someone needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, uses client-centered techniques to keep the work respectful and collaborative, and applies parts of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when emotion regulation or motivation are central concerns.

In the room she emphasizes respect, nonjudgment, and empathy. She does not tell people what to do; instead she helps them find insight and practical strategies. That might include skill practice, exploring patterns, or setting small, achievable goals.

Her background includes work across career, education, trauma, ADHD, mood, and family-related issues. People who choose her often want a clear plan and a supportive guide as they make changes. She aims to empower clients while offering steady support through the process.

How practical approaches fit with online therapy

Dr. Swingler commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques that help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often involves setting clear goals, practicing skills between sessions, and using straightforward tools to manage anxiety, depression, or problematic habits.

She also uses client-centered methods that focus on respectful listening and collaboration. That means the therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions rather than giving directives. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or relationships are a key concern; these provide concrete tools to manage strong feelings and improve communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then suggest methods to try and adjust them over time. This is a collaborative process where the client helps shape the plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection and quick contact between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy life.