- Attachment-based work
- DBT skills
- EMDR approaches
About Cindy
Cindy Cothran is an LPCC and an LPC with 18 years of experience working in Tennessee. She helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and a wide range of life challenges. Cindy lists work with LGBT concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, and mood issues among her focus areas.
Her approach centers on building trust and understanding through straightforward conversation. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships and how those patterns affect current life. Sessions combine practical skills and reflective work so people can notice what’s happening and try different ways of relating.
Cindy draws on several methods rather than one fixed model. She blends client-centered work with techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR when appropriate. That mix is used to address symptoms like anxiety, trauma responses, or problems with boundaries and communication.
Many people come to her for help with family of origin issues, codependency, or relationship conflict. She also notes work with non-monogamous and kink-positive concerns, fertility-related stress, and compassion fatigue. Conversations may include skill-building, processing difficult memories, and practical problem solving.
In session Cindy aims to be direct and human, with some gentle humor when it fits. She asks about goals up front and checks in often so the plan can change as needs change. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Cindy uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationship patterns affect current stress and anxiety. That approach focuses on understanding interaction patterns and trying different ways of relating to reduce recurring conflict or isolation.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting what people say. This helps build clarity about goals and what to try next. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, contributes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cindy will discuss options, explain what each method involves, and help decide what fits the person's needs and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress or life changes occur.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are currently offered before booking. People often find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let them use video or phone based on what feels most manageable. Ask about formats and scheduling when completing the matching questionnaire.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and relationship problems among her main areas, and also notes work with ADHD, grief, addictions, and mood disorders.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends client-centered conversation with practical skills and reflective work, aiming to be direct and human while adapting methods to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience as a clinician in Tennessee.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.