Hello!
My name is Dr. Chérie Swingler, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri. I have over 12 years of experience working in the arena of counseling and therapeutic services. Much of my education and work experience has been focused on issues related to careers/education, anxiety, anger management, depression, trauma, ADHD and relationship/family conflicts.
My approach belief is that everyone is unique and therefore, I utilize a combination of motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy and person centered techniques to assist my clients in obtaining a personalized counseling experience. I believe in building a rapport with clients that includes respect, non-judgment, empathy and trust. I do not tell clients what to do with their lives because I believe that the client is the expert in that area; it is my job to guide/assist in obtaining insight and strategies while I walk the journey with them.
It takes courage to seek a more satisfying and fulfilling life and to take the initiative to make the change. I am eager to assist you with your goals by using techniques that empower, support and challenge in order to bring out the best you!
I would be honored to work with you,
Chérie Swingler, PhD, LPC
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MO LPC 2019010482
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Cherie Swingler. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Nothing but amazing things to say about Dr. Swingler. I feel really heard and I've worked through so many issues because of Cherie. I am grateful to have found her.
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Cherie for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Chérie was able to dive right in with me and address the issues that I have been suppressing for years. She offers incredible insight and amazing coping mechanisms. I am so grateful that BetterHelp paired me with her!
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Cherie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She’s really amazing and really easy to talk too.
Written on Feb 18, 2021 after therapy with Cherie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Two sessions in and she got right to the root of my anxiety. I have been trying therapists for at least 5-6 years and nothing has ever come of it.
I am so happy I was matched with Dr Swingler, she really gets me and she is a compassionate listener.
Written on Nov 12, 2020 after therapy with Cherie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd