- ACT and CBT
- EMDR and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Cynthia
Cynthia "Cindy" Chizewick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 15 years of experience based in Ohio. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting, anger, career, bipolar, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among the areas she addresses.
Cindy uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings as well as on talking through painful memories when needed.
She helps people who feel stuck after loss, a job change, or health challenges. Cindy also works with people facing addiction, panic attacks, feelings of isolation, and struggles around attachment and abandonment. Conversations are aimed at restoring a sense of control over daily life and choices.
Her background includes long-term work with people dealing with first responder issues, veterans and armed forces concerns, and those coping with guilt, shame, or blended family dynamics. She also supports people managing compulsive behaviors such as drug or alcohol use and gambling.
In practice she will talk through goals, try behavioral experiments, and introduce mindfulness exercises. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online sessions can use practical exercises and homework to test new behaviors and reduce avoidance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to notice thoughts and commit to actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety or life transitions. EMDR is a method for processing distressing memories; when appropriate it can be adapted to a conversation-based format and brief memory-processing techniques in session.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods together to see what fits best. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize behavioral experiments, mindfulness practice, or memory-focused work.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful for fitting therapy into a busy day, reducing travel time, or making it easier to check in during a break. Online work can also simplify follow-up between meetings with brief check-ins or emailed worksheets to practice skills learned in session.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, trauma and related issues such as panic attacks and isolation.
What approaches does she use in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to help people change patterns and manage symptoms.
How long has she been practicing?
Cindy has 15 years of experience working with people facing a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.