- Direct and adaptable
- Values-focused work
- Plain spoken guidance
About Cheryl
Cheryl McNeil is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 27 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, codependency, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and other life changes. Cheryl speaks plain language and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
Cheryl's style is adaptable. She listens first and then uses approaches that fit each person's needs. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about choices, patterns, and what matters most to them. The work often centers on small, doable changes rather than big promises.
She has worked in several settings, including a private company, a Job Corps program, and a community mental health center. That range gave her experience with teenagers and young adults as well as adults dealing with past trauma, relationship problems, and addiction. Cheryl says she has been humbled when clients have told her the therapy made a big difference in their lives.
Clinically she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those approaches help with becoming clearer about values, building stronger emotional connections, and finding motivation to change.
People who reach out can expect a calm, practical tone and a focus on what they want to accomplish. Cheryl encourages realistic steps and stays responsive to each person's pace and priorities.
How Cheryl's approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps. It is useful when someone feels stuck, avoids painful feelings, or wants clearer direction. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding with empathy so clients feel understood; it helps people gain confidence and make changes at their own pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses in close relationships and can help with intimacy and connection issues.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what's been tried before. Together they will test approaches and adjust them if something isn't working or doesn't feel right.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also allow people to work from a place that is convenient for them, rely on phone audio if bandwidth is limited, or choose a longer session when a deeper conversation is needed. Licensed professionals aim to match session length and style to each person's needs.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheryl address?
Cheryl supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, codependency, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an adaptable, conversational approach and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 27 years of clinical experience from settings including a Job Corps program, a private company, and a community mental health center.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and is based in Montana.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, Cheryl accepts international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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