INLEXIS Counseling & Consulting, PLLC

Cherie McKale, MA, LMHC
PhD Candidate (I/O Psychology)
Owner/Operator
LH61317695 / NPI#1528620010
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Meet Cherie
Bridging Personal Insight and Real-World Clarity
True, lasting change happens at the intersection of our internal landscape and the environments we move through every day. Since 2020, I have provided mental health counseling across the Greater Seattle area, and I am currently completing my PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. This dual foundation in clinical therapy and organizational science gives me a distinct lens: I look closely not only at what is happening within you, but also at the systemic, workplace, and cultural ecosystems shaping your everyday life.
In my clinical practice, I specialize in walking alongside individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, attachment wounds, boundaries, and the nuanced, often isolating pressures of leadership and modern workplace dynamics. Above all, my goal is to offer a grounded, authentic room where the noise drops away—a place where you can finally exhale and simply be yourself.
In my work with leaders, I integrate psychological depth with evidence-based organizational principles to help individuals move beyond reactive management into grounded, self-aware leadership. Rather than relying on generic formulas, we focus on dismantling internal roadblocks, cultivating authentic presence, and creating healthy, sustainable systems where both you and your teams can thrive.
A Collaborative, Affirming Partnership
I view my work as a genuine partnership. You are the undisputed expert on your own life; my role is to offer the clinical perspective, compassionate framing, and evidence-based tools that help you get where you want to go.
My approach is empowering, deeply collaborative, and socially conscious—anchored in equity, advocacy, and cultural humility. Together, we will uncover and shift unhelpful patterns, tend to old wounds, and design practical, sustainable strategies that make sense for your real life. In this space, every facet of your identity, story, and lived experience is welcomed, affirmed, and respected without judgment.

The Philosophy
Sustainable growth requires intentionality: Pairing clear insight with articulate action. That dynamic is the origin of the name, INLEXIS:
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"In" speaks to inward depth—The courage to look beneath the surface, cultivate self-awareness, and understand the core psychological patterns shaping our lives and work, with the intentionality required to face the depth of understanding needed to see what truly matters.
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"Lexis"—rooted in the Greek word for speech, structure, and vocabulary—giving voice, language, and intentional order to that insight, represents articulate expression—translating those internal discoveries into precise language, clear frameworks, and visible action.

Whether you are navigating personal healing, cultivating clinical mastery, or carrying the weight of executive leadership, insight without structure leaves us adrift—and structure without insight rings hollow. Sustainable growth happens where the two converge: uncovering what lies within, and shaping it with the language, clarity, and intentional design required to move forward with purpose.
By pairing deep internal understanding with deliberate design and articulate action, INLEXIS provides the framework to help you move forward with lasting clarity.

INLEXIS Services

Getting Started
Whether you're seeking counseling, consultation, or supervision, beginning your work with INLEXIS is a straight-forward process, designed to be as clear as your journey.
Initial Introduction
All journeys with InLexis begin with a complimentary 15-minute video-call (Google Meet) introduction to discuss your primary objectives and explore how our work together can support your path forward.
Alignment Assessment
We will evaluate clinical or professional alignment by reviewing your specific goals and discussing how my particular therapeutic OR consultative/supervisory frameworks support your desired outcomes.
Begin Your Journey
Upon establishing "fit", counseling clients will be invited to complete onboarding through the secure Headway portal—allowing you to easily verify insurance coverage, manage billing details, and submit required clinical paperwork prior to our first full session.
Connect with Me
INLEXIS Counseling & Consulting exists to support the journey toward personal and professional growth. Let's see if it's the right for you and your goals.
Submit this form to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation or to learn more.
(please allow 24-48 business hours for replies to emails/messages).
*IMPORTANT NOTE* Clients seeking counseling services must be a current/verified resident of Washington State.
e: Cherie@INLEXIScc.com
c: (253) 353-2471

This site DOES NOT provide emergency services.
If you need urgent support or are in crisis call 911 or call/text 988, call one of the local crisis numbers below, or proceed to the nearest emergency department:
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Thurston/Mason: (360) 586-2800
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Pierce: 1-800-576-7764
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King: 1-866-427-4747
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
