- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Cherie
Dr. Cherie Swingler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflict, parenting strains, addiction concerns, and related challenges. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.
Her approach blends practical, talk‑based methods. She uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect, cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, dialectical behavior therapy for skills like emotion regulation, and motivational interviewing to support change. Mindfulness tools are brought in to help ground emotions and reduce reactivity.
In a session she focuses on clear steps and usable tools. That can mean identifying triggers for anger, practicing breathing and grounding skills, or testing small behavior changes between meetings. She emphasizes collaboration and respects that the person knows their life best.
Her background includes work across career and education settings, and experience addressing ADHD, compassion fatigue, grief, intimacy issues, and caregiver stress. She has also supported people facing abandonment concerns, blended family challenges, and communication problems.
Dr. Swingler frames therapy as a process of developing insight and practical strategies. She guides clients toward manageable goals, using techniques that are direct and skill focused. The focus is on reducing problematic reactions and improving day‑to‑day coping.
How her approaches are used for online work
Dr. Swingler commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helping people manage anger and related issues. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger, and it helps create concrete plans to change reactions. DBT emphasizes teaching skills like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to reduce heated responses and improve communication with others.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will work with the person to choose methods based on their goals, daily life, and preferences. Early sessions are used to assess what skills and strategies fit best and to adjust the plan as progress is made.
The profile does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during breaks from work. Some formats also reduce the need to be on camera or allow for shorter focused sessions, which can help when practicing specific skills between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She supports people with anger along with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family conflict, parenting issues, addiction, grief, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that combines client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in counseling and therapeutic services across several areas including career, anxiety, anger management, and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri and practices there.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.