Work with Dr. (Cynthia) Cindy Keene (PhD) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

I am a licensed psychologist. That is, I have a PhD in Counseling Psychology with 10 years of postdoctoral experience. I initially worked on an acute psychiatric inpatient unit with people with severe mental disorders. More recently, I worked with veterans and active duty military with PTSD from wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Viet Nam, among other military assignments, as well as military sexual trauma.
I have a long history working in mental health, starting out as a hospital social worker with a master's degree, then returning to school for my PhD in psychology.

I trained and became certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I tend to use cognitive behavioral methods, but first like to listen to a client talk about their problems, then work with them to determine the best treatment approach based on their needs and comfort level.

I believe that traumatic experiences resulting in PTSD often leads to anxiety, substance abuse, withdrawal, isolation and depression in a vicious cycle. Treatment can effectively change that process. I returned to work after retirement to help people with mental health issues related to COVID and it's impact on our lives. I am especially interested in working with health care providers who dealt with exhaustion, anxiety, and fear caring for patients with COVID.

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue

Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , ADHD , Antisocial Personality , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster , Divorce and Separation , Domestic Violence , First Responder Issues , Guilt and Shame , Hospice and End of Life Counseling , Impulsivity , Isolation/Loneliness , Life Purpose , Military and Veterans Issues , Mood Disorders , Narcissism , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Paranoia , Personality Disorders , Phobias , Postpartum Depression , Post-traumatic Stress , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Somatization , Women's Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 10

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

Psychologist #2453-57 (Expires: 2023-09-30)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. (Cynthia) Cindy Keene. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written by B.R. on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with (Cynthia) Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief

I am forever thankful for Dr Keene’s kindness and expertise.

Written by S.A. on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with (Cynthia) Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

She follows up with me even if I'm not reaching out, and she helps me stay focused on the issue at hand.

Written by M.A. on Aug 20, 2021 after therapy with (Cynthia) Cindy for 5 months

Dr. Keene felt very much like a friend: genuinely concerned for my well-being and betterment. She got me through some very difficult times and I appreciate it greatly.

Written by M.A. on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with (Cynthia) Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Never thought I'd be so comfortable talking about my life and getting help

Written by H.E. on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with (Cynthia) Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Dr. Keene has taken the time to not only understand my anxiety and self-hatred, but to learn how I best respond to therapy and has provided the utmost support and genuine care to me. I am truly thankful for Dr. Keene

Written by G.E. on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with (Cynthia) Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties

Dr. Keene has been incredibly helpful in assisting me with bettering my mental health.

Written by L.O. on Jun 01, 2021 after therapy with (Cynthia) Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

It is easy to connect with her. Video or phone calls work so well for me, not having to travel has made it possible for me to do therapy again. Knowledgeable and will to share what she thinks will be helpful. Would recommend her to friends.

Written by L.I. on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with (Cynthia) Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dr Keene was very knowledgeable and helped me take a deeper look into my concerns that were bothering me.

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