Onsite Counseling
The City of Independence’s suite of benefits includes free, onsite counseling for all eligible participants based out of any location. Participants may schedule confidential sessions with a licensed clinician to address common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, preventing burnout, building resilience, relationship issues and alcohol or substance abuse concerns.
To schedule an appointment, visit the calendar above, click on the desired date/time and book your appointment.
All sessions with Cherie are now available in-person and will take place at the Sermon Center (201 N Dodgion Ave, Independence, MO 64050) in the GREEN room. This room is located next to the theatre.
Virtual access to sessions is still available. Your session can be accessed from any location. To access your session, please click on the link below at the time of your appointment.
Meet your counselor
Cherie Howard
Cherie Howard is a licensed professional counselor with a wide range of specialties. Her therapeutic approach is based on one of empathy, compassion, and empowerment. She wants you to experience healing and change in your life. Sessions are client-centered and have a strengths-based focus. She specializes in individual, family and couples counseling, adolescents, parenting, ADHD, self-esteem, infertility, and substance abuse. Other specialties include substance abuse assessments, mentoring/life coaching, and training/motivational speaking.
Specialties include: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Substance Abuse, Family and Relationship Concerns, Parenting Stress, Work-Life Balance
For more information about the onsite EAP, or to learn more about the entire SupportLinc program for City of Independence employees and benefit-eligible family members, call 1-888-881-LINC (5462), visit the The City of Independence web portal or email support@curalinc.com.
