- CBT use
- Mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Cynthia
Cynthia Herndon is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, with 20 years of practice experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and related issues including social anxiety and phobia. Her work also covers self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, anger, career changes, and support around life transitions.
She spent much of her career in Florida settings and now lists Michigan as her location. Her background includes work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, homeless outreach, and rural community care. That experience brought repeated contact with veterans, caregivers, geriatric and hospice populations, and LGBTQ people, and shaped how she approaches complex, overlapping problems like mood disorders and substance use.
Cynthia uses several practical approaches in sessions. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters to the person in front of her. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems stuck. She also uses Mindfulness techniques and Motivational Interviewing to support change and build coping skills.
In practice she tends to be interactive and direct, inviting participation and clear goal-setting. Treatment plans are made together and adjusted as needed. She also has experience with guardianship questions, advance directives, and durable power of attorney matters.
People seeking help for anxiety, addictions, trauma, or life changes will find an approach that emphasizes practical steps, talk, and skill-building. Cynthia accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's sign-up flow to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the person in session, with the therapist responding to goals and concerns that the client brings. This approach is useful for sorting priorities and keeping the conversation focused on practical next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and uses exercises to test and change those patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, phobias, mood issues, and habits related to sleep, eating, or substance use.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple, present-focused skills to lower reactivity and improve attention. These skills pair well with CBT work when a person wants tools to manage strong feelings as they practice new behaviors.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit their situation. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, caregiving, or travel. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in when bandwidth is limited, and video sessions allow for face-to-face interaction when that is useful. Many people find remote sessions help them keep treatment consistent without adding travel time.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety including social anxiety and phobia, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and goal-focused, using talk, skill practice, and collaborative treatment planning to address problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker and has worked across hospitals, clinics, outreach programs, and rural practice settings.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW and is listed in Michigan as her location.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.