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Cherie Mills LCSW is a psychotherapist in Austin TX. She specializes in helping people in middle and later adulthood struggling with tough transitions such as, a profound loss, a betrayal, the realization of a mental health or addiction issue, an identity crisis following a significant life change. She offers both a warmth and strength of expertise to process the impacts of life events. Since 1996 when she became licensed to practice psychotherapy, Cherie has been helping people work through and find deeper healing around issues including anxiety, codependency, grief and loss, guilt and shame, addiction recovery, relationship issues, and trauma. She remains as enthusiastic and compassionate as ever about her calling.
Therapy with Cherie is relational, directive, and respects the mind/body connection. She is extensively trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and makes this her primary therapeutic approach. Her other training includes Cognitive Processing Therapy, IPNB, Brainspotting, and Energy Psychology approaches including EFT-Tapping and AIT-energy work involving use of the chakra system for energetic clearing.
Cherie's office is located in the Westlake area of Austin TX. She also offers virtual sessions to residents of Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, and California.
Years of Experience: 33 years
Caregiver stress & support - Coping with anxiety, stress, fatigue, and burnout related to caring for a loved one; balancing the needs of others with one's own needs and health
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping
Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.
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