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Cynthia Herndon

Compassionate, practical mental health support

LMSW Michigan

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Cynthia

Cynthia Herndon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with two decades of practice experience. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness strategies to help people address mood disorders, addiction, grief, relationship challenges, and a wide range of life stressors.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes clear communication and collaborative planning so clients can develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, anger, sleep and eating concerns, and issues tied to intimacy or self-esteem.

Drawing on work across urban and rural settings, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and outreach programs, she has experience with complex presentations including co-occurring conditions, trauma and abuse, and substance-related concerns. Cynthia also brings familiarity with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and practical matters such as guardianship and advance directives.

Her style is warm and interactive, offering encouragement and motivation while working with each person to build a tailored treatment plan. Based in Michigan and practicing in English, Cynthia accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats.

Prospective clients are invited to start the intake process and schedule sessions according to availability, with the understanding that cost varies by location and subscription arrangements.

Online approaches that focus on skills and collaboration

Many of her sessions draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic substance use. Client-centered therapy is also a core influence, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients' goals and perspectives shape the work. Mindfulness-based techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and stress management skills that can support sleep, emotional regulation, and coping with chronic pain or life changes.

Choosing the right approach tends to be collaborative; the therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then adapt methods over time. That process ensures interventions fit the individual and evolve as progress is made or challenges shift.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and busy schedules. These flexible formats allow for regular skill-building, check-ins, and homework-focused work that align with therapeutic goals while accommodating different communication styles and daily demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cynthia commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and intimacy-related difficulties, as well as sleep and eating problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and client-centered, encouraging active participation while using practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness when appropriate.
What is her background and experience in the field?
She has 20 years of experience working in settings from hospitals and outpatient clinics to homeless outreach, and has supported people with mood disorders, addictions, trauma, and complex co-morbid conditions.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds the LMSW credential with the designation MI LMSW 6801082834 and is based in Michigan.
Can she work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English