Cheryl McNeil, LCPC

Licensed in Montana · 27 years in practice

License and registration

LCPC, Montana: BBH-LCPC-LIC-411 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1235144080 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 27
Languages: English

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About Cheryl

Cheryl McNeil is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, trauma, grief, and self-esteem challenges. She describes a practical, down-to-earth way of working and aims to help clients make concrete changes when they are ready. Cheryl draws on many approaches and matches them to each person’s needs.

She listens first, then offers tools that fit the situation. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on understanding what keeps patterns in place.

Background and approach

Her background includes long experience in community mental health, a Job Corps program, and independent practice settings. That range has involved supporting people with mood disorders, intimacy issues, workplace stress, and blended family challenges. She has also worked with people affected by abuse, addiction, and major life transitions.

In therapy she emphasizes acceptance of where someone is now alongside small, achievable change. Cheryl encourages clients to notice values that matter to them and to take actions that reflect those values. She uses conversational techniques and problem-solving to help people move forward.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative relationship and practical homework between sessions. Cheryl’s style is patient and adaptive, shaped by nearly three decades of experience in clinical settings. She practices in Montana and offers sessions in English.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cheryl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Blended family issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Infidelity
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Self-harm
Workplace issues

Approaches Cheryl names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions in line with those values. It can help when anxiety, depression, or life changes make it hard to move forward. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person in the room - the therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said, and helps people feel understood so they can notice options and choices.

The therapist will work with clients to find the best fit among these methods. Figuring out the right approach is a collaborative process that depends on each person’s goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Sessions may blend elements from different approaches so the work stays practical and focused on what the client wants to change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and reading visual cues, while phone sessions can fit during a commute or a break. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or steady support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around daily life and to use the format that works best for each person.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and related issues such as workplace stress and eating or intimacy-related problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is conversational and practical. She listens first, then offers tools and steps clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 27 years of experience working in community mental health, a Job Corps program, and independent practice settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential MT LCPC, which identifies her as a licensed clinical professional counselor in Montana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and the practice accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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