Therapist profile
Cheryl McNeil, LCPC
LCPC in Montana - Relationship and family concerns
Continue with CherylAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Addiction concerns
About Cheryl
Cheryl McNeil is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Montana with 27 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. She also addresses mood disorders, workplace strain, and the strain that comes with major life changes.
Cheryl keeps sessions practical and responsive. She listens to how problems show up in daily life and helps people weigh options for change. She uses clear, direct conversation rather than jargon. Clients can expect a focus on choices, values, and steps that can be tried between sessions.
Her background includes long-term work in community mental health, a Job Corps setting, and private practice. That variety shaped an adaptable approach to people with different life circumstances. She has experience supporting people who have faced trauma, addiction, relationship breakdown, and mood difficulties.
Methods she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those methods are used to help people notice what matters to them, clarify goals, and take practical steps toward change.
People who choose Cheryl often want straightforward help with family-related stress and relationship challenges. She encourages honest talk about what is working and what needs to change, and she focuses on practical moves that fit everyday life.
How sessions work
How Cheryl uses evidence-based approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take steps in that direction despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about change. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and supports clearer self-understanding through reflective listening and collaboration. It fits well when someone wants a steady, respectful listener to sort through relationship or life concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will discuss which methods match a person's goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needs change. That collaborative planning helps set clear, realistic aims for sessions and for actions between meetings.
The practical benefits of online work are about fitting therapy into everyday life. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around work, school, or caregiving. They can reduce travel and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as available options should be checked during the matching and scheduling step.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and responsive. She uses methods like ACT, client-centered work, EFT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help people clarify goals and try doable steps.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has 27 years of experience working in community mental health, a Job Corps setting, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) based in Montana.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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