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Cynthia Himstedt

Compassionate, practical counseling for life transitions

LPC Texas

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Cynthia

Cynthia Himstedt is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who brings two decades of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, low self-esteem, and major life transitions, adapting her approach to each person’s situation and goals.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate listening while developing individualized plans that fit a client’s needs and circumstances. Utilizing evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) among other approaches, she supports clients working on relationships, career concerns, parenting challenges, and emotional recovery after trauma or loss.

Cynthia seeks to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients feel empowered to make changes and build resilience. She encourages taking the first step toward well-being and offers guidance throughout the process.

Approach-driven care available online

Many clients find value in practical, skills-based work and Cynthia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop actionable strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her practice and focuses on clarifying personal values, increasing psychological flexibility, and learning ways to respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts techniques as therapy progresses so the plan aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from home or work. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing daily responsibilities, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver focused, consistent support across a range of concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, career or depression related difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The practice uses client-centered collaboration and draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based techniques, and existential perspectives to tailor care to each client.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas under TX LPC 60846.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English