Therapist profile
Cynthia Huffstetler, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - stress and relationship patterns
Continue with CynthiaWhere Cynthia stands
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- License
- LCMHC, North Carolina / 14815
- NPI
- 1043877582
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency patterns
- CBT and DBT tools
About Cynthia
Cynthia Huffstetler is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with nine years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting questions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and issues related to intimacy. Cynthia also supports people managing sleep problems, bipolar symptoms, ADHD challenges, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on real-life problems and steps that can be tried between meetings. She uses conversation to clarify what matters most, then draws on different methods to address those concerns. Clients can expect a focus on skills that help with mood regulation, clearer communication, and building personal confidence.
Cynthia draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, and dialectical behavior techniques alongside mindfulness and hypnotherapy options. That mix is used to help people notice thinking and behavior patterns, try alternative responses, and practice new coping skills. Work often includes short experiments and repeated skill practice rather than long talks alone.
She often helps people who repeatedly put others first, struggle to set boundaries, or feel stuck by other people’s needs and moods. Conversations can cover family problems, communication breakdowns, feelings of emptiness or abandonment, and patterns of dependency or control that interfere with daily life.
Sessions are intended to be pragmatic and paced to each person’s readiness. Cynthia asks questions, listens, and suggests concrete tools to try. To begin, prospective clients follow the site steps to view online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. It helps people make sense of what matters to them and choose next steps based on their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to change those patterns, useful for anxiety, low mood, and recurring difficult reactions.Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, daily routines, and goals, and then suggest approaches to try. That selection is collaborative and can change as the person tries tools and notices what helps.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when helpful. They can also let a person try skill practice in between daily activities and schedule appointments around work or family demands.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, depression, trauma and intimacy-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, using clear conversation and skills practice to address daily problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cynthia has nine years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking by viewing the online therapy options on the site.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.