Cynthia Herndon, LMSW

Cynthia Herndon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 20 years of clinical experience. She keeps a warm, interactive style and encourages people to take an active role in their care. Cynthia focuses on mood disorders, addictions, trauma, and related concerns while supporting people through practical steps toward change.

She uses client-centered work to hear what matters most to each person. Cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing are tools she draws on to tackle patterns, build coping skills, and address substance use. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused thinking are also part of her toolbox for short-term goals and stress management.

Cynthia's background includes work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, homeless outreach, and rural settings. That experience has involved Veterans, caregivers, elder and hospice care, and LGBTQ communities. She also has experience with traumatic brain injury and with matters such as guardianship, advance directives, and durable power of attorney questions.

In sessions she aims to build trust quickly and to set clear, collaborative goals. She helps people identify small, achievable steps and uses encouragement to keep progress moving. Cynthia will work with each person to shape a treatment plan that fits their situation and priorities.

People come to her for help with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, addiction, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her approach is practical, relational, and focused on making change that fits everyday life.

How Cynthia’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to a person. Online sessions can provide the same space to share, reflect, and set personal goals with a supportive clinician. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps and practices; it works well when people want clear tools to change patterns like anxiety, depression, or substance use. Mindfulness therapy teaches grounding and attention skills to reduce stress and improve mood through short exercises and regular practice.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Cynthia works collaboratively to match methods to each person's goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is made. That means trying strategies, reviewing what helps, and shifting focus when needed so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing for shorter check-ins on a break, or offering a quieter setting with fewer distractions. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy regular and applied to everyday challenges.