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Cherie Mills(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
TexasCaliforniaIllinoisLouisiana
Caregiver stress & support- Life transitions- Loss, grief, and bereavement-Self-esteem- Addiction-Codependency-

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Professional statement

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.


Message to clients

If you are reeling from a life change (or many) that have you feeling out of control, and are finding that the usual sources of support and self-care are not offering the relief you need, you are not alone. My mission is to offer you a new way forward.

I imagine that you may have come here overwhelmed, searching for help for yourself or a loved one. Choosing a therapist can seem daunting, so here's an idea of what therapy with me may be like for you. We will talk, I will ask questions and offer direction, and if you wish, you may bring notes or a list of things you would like to address. However, it's typical to seek help even if you don't know where to begin.

During the course of therapy we will explore different parts of yourself and your life and choose a focus, usually an area of distress or discomfort. I use different techniques and protocols to guide our work toward increased awareness, insight, self-compassion, deeper healing, releasing of burdens, and finding inner freedom and wholeness.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 33 years

Lafayette General Medical Center, LCSW, 1993 - 1996

Louisiana State University School of Social Work, Masters of Social Work (MSW), 1993

Licensure

Texas: 65338 - Louisiana: 3856 - California: 130681 - Illinois: 149029897

Languages

English

Specialties

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.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Optimum (in-network in TX)
  • UMR (in-network in TX)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in TX)

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Cherie Mills

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$225 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$160 - $225
  • Initial session:$225 (50min)
  • Couples sessions:$225 (50min)
  • Family sessions:$225 (50min)
  • Intensive Extended Session:$295 (80min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Courtesy billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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