Therapist profile
Cynthia Herndon, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Mood and addiction concerns
Continue with CynthiaWhere Cynthia stands
- Credentials
- LMSW
- License
- LMSW, Michigan / 6801082834
- NPI
- 1295755460
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
About
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Cynthia
Cynthia Herndon is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, practicing for 20 years. She is based in Michigan and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
She uses clear, direct conversation to help people sort what is most pressing. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on the person's experience and priorities.
Her background includes work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, homeless outreach and rural practice settings. That variety shaped her approach to complex problems like substance use, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury. She also has experience with veterans, caregivers, elder and LGBTQ populations through those roles.
Cynthia combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when appropriate. She aims to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build skills that make day-to-day life more manageable. Mindfulness strategies are used to help with stress, sleep, and emotional regulation.
She has knowledge of guardianship processes, advance directives, and durable power of attorney questions and can discuss those concerns in sessions. To get started, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule an initial appointment to review goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. Online sessions can use that approach to keep conversations focused on immediate concerns and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; it often involves short exercises and homework that fit well into daily life. Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep, which can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. She will review goals, ask about what has or has not helped before, and suggest which methods to try first. Clients and therapist check in regularly and adjust the approach based on what is useful and feasible for the person's life and goals.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people use techniques in the moments when they matter most. Therapists will help choose approaches and scheduling that fit around work, caregiving, and other daily demands.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related problems such as sleep, eating, anger, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach with practical techniques from CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help people try small changes and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in hospitals, outpatient clinics, homeless outreach, and rural settings.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LMSW practicing from Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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