Cindy Johnson

(LMFT)

About Me

I have been working as a Marriage and Family therapist since 2010. I was licensed in New Mexico for most of my career, but transferred to Washington state in 2016. I have worked with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds and income levels and even served as a crisis counselor for a detention center for several years. Depression, anxiety, family/relationship problems, parenting issues, substance abuse, and Bipolar Disorder are part of my regular case load. I also enjoy working with clients who just feel "stuck" and need some support to find their way forward in life.

I try to keep my sessions friendly and welcoming. I enjoy humor and feel that it is a healthy coping skill to be utilized. Every problem has a solution waiting to be found and my goal is to help clients find their own unique solutions to life's most complicated issues. My practice includes cognitive behavioral approaches as well as mindfulness and solution focused therapy. I treat individuals as unique cases and avoid lumping people into categories. You are the expert in your life. My job is to help you see options that may have been missed and help you move forward.

Therapy can be an intimidating process. My goal is to make it comfortable, helpful, and maybe even a little fun.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Grief , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue
Years of Experience: 8

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LMFT #LF 60561509 (Expires: 2020-12-01)

Reviews

Written by M.I. on Aug 04, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

I'm pleasantly surprised how well the method(s) of communication work! Cindy is very down to earth, warm (in both video and print) with an encouraging manner. She is clear in these communications as well.

Written by J.E. on Jul 28, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes

Cindy is great. Thoughtful, compassionate, encouraging and a great listener.

Written by S.T. on Jul 28, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Cindy has been a wonderful counselor. She not only has the expertise but genuinely cares about the healthiness and happiness of those she counsels.

Written by K.A. on Jul 27, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Cindy is a great counselor. She follows through and does regular check ins and is fully present when I talk to her.

She is compassionate listener. But she goes beyond and also help YOU set goals and expectations to help YOURSELF!

Written by J.E. on Jul 22, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Cindy has done a great job connecting with me and making me feel heard.

Written by T.A. on Jun 15, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Cindy is extremely knowledgeable, funny, and approachable. She is the first counselor I’ve ever had and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. She also uses a lot of analogies that make complex ideas relatable to everyday life. I’d definitely recommend her!

Written by B.R. on Jun 01, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

My first counselor experience years ago was terrible. They made me feel abnormal and scared. Cindy has been wonderful at verbalizing the thoughts I throw at her, and making me understand it’s normal, and there are tools for my racing mind.

Written by S.H. on May 16, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

Strongly recommend BetterHelp and Cindy Johnson to others. Cindy is very encouraging and a great listener with many helpful suggestions.

Written by M.I. on May 12, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

I’ve been trying to find a counselor for years who would actually help me, not just allow me to relive past trauma over and over.
Cindy has been very helpful listening to me and offering advice when warranted.
I legit get excited that I have a new message because it means I’m taking steps to healing and that feels really good.

Written by P.R. on Apr 28, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Very helpful and insightful. I have been in therapy before, but working with Cindy has been more productive than months before.

Written by S.H. on Apr 26, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Cindy is an amazing therapist. She is very kind and understanding, very helpful and attentive to problems. She offers lots of different ways to work through issues. Ever since I started talking with her I have felt better about myself and less worried about the future. She helps you see things in a way you may not have thought of before and that can be really helpful for people like me. She really has helped me in a tremendous way and I dont think I would be where I am without her.

Written by A.N. on Apr 06, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief

Cindy is down to earth and truly understands my issues. She makes great suggestions about what to try without pushing me to do stuff that I don’t find helpful. She uses analogies that are awesome and really help simplify what’s happening in my mind. Highly recommend Cindy!

Written by B.R. on Mar 27, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Cindy is knowledgeable in the care she provides. She cares for me in a holistic manner and encourages physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Not that she forces religion but allows her clients to find meaning of life. She goes above and beyond by sending worksheets and "checking-in" messages. God is who I turn to first when I'm having a difficult time and while I patiently give it up to God (my stress, anxiety, fear), I know Cindy is there for me 24/7 and also shows just as much compassion for me...helps me to stay grounded.

Written by N.A. on Mar 18, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Cindy sends very extensive messages that make me feel understood and heard. She also does follow up messages when I'm in a period where I'm not responsive and I feel security in our patient-therapist relationship.

Written by C.H. on Feb 28, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

Cindy has been really helpful for me. She is so positive and up-lifting. She helps pull me out of my slumps and encourages me.

Written by R.E. on Feb 27, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Cindy is so amazing. She started with me feeling trapped and hopeless, and now I feel so free. She is the absolute best.

Written by A.M. on Feb 24, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

My counselor Cindy is very responsive, knowledgeable and offers great advice! Her input and suggestions have been very helpful! I feel this is a great outlet to express my concerns/ problems and to work on moving forward to a happier lifestyle

Written by J.E. on Feb 03, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Cindy Johnson is a good match for what I was looking for when signing up at Better Help. The flexible schedule allows me to add therapy and counseling into my weekly routine without feeling like it is "one more thing" to do. Talking to Cindy Johnson helps me process and sort out all of the stress in my head. I feel better and feel like it is very much worth the time and money. I've done in person therapy and now Better Help and I can say that both were exactly what I needed.

Written by A.N. on Jan 30, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem

Cindy takes the time to get to know her clients, and truly cares about helping. She looks beyond the issue and offers positive guidance.

Written by J.E. on Jan 22, 2020 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I feel like I am being heard for the first time in my life. Cindy is straight forward but also offers great perspective and thought provoking questions. I feel like I am talking to an old friend who gets me. I appreciate Cindy and her expertise. She also offers levity at the right times which makes telling your story to her very easy. I would recommend Cindy to anyone who needs great support!

Written by C.I. on Dec 04, 2019 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief

Cindy is extraordinary! She has a perfect blend of professionalism and humor!

Written by C.H. on Dec 04, 2019 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem

Cindy has been very understanding with my issues and has helped me reframe my thinking. She has a way of speaking her own opinion, but also being respectful. She doesn't hold any punches when she is being honest. Which is good. I do recommend Cindy if you are looking for a therapist that will listen to you and help see issues that you didn't think of.

Written by C.Y. on Nov 25, 2019 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Cindy is amazing and can relate to a lot of different scenarios. She is kind, patient and sincere. She does not push anything on you that you are not comfortable with and has lots of suggestions for you. I will utilize Cindy's services from here on out!

Written by T.I. on Nov 22, 2019 after counseling with Cindy for 3 weeks

Cindy is outstanding. Thoughtful, patient, open minded, caring, rational and supportive. I could make a list a mile long of her good qualities and how I value her as a therapist and simply as another human being. She is literally a life saver and one I’m lucky to have.

Written by K.E. on Nov 20, 2019 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Cindy is amazing. Her response time to my lengthy and random emails is almost immediate. She even reaches out when I don't respond. I feel that I can get more information out in an email format than a live session, but I need to do more of those. I really appreciate having her in my corner to listen to me and help me see things more clearly. I'm really thankful she's my counselor.

Written by M.O. on Nov 01, 2019 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Cindy is straightforward and blunt. She is respectful but pushes on sensitive topics. She highly encourages growth as a person and is very supportive when need be. 10/10 would recommend (and have).

Written by M.I. on Oct 30, 2019 after counseling with Cindy for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem

Cindy is a phenomenal counselor. she always responds in a timely manner, she asks clarifying questions. She offers perspective and great suggestions, always has a fantastic perspective and I leave feeling heard.

Written by Q.U. on Sep 19, 2019 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Cindy has been a wonderful guide through my trials. She is thoughtful in her approach, and honest in her feedback. I couldn't have asked for a better counselor and therapist during this extremely challenging time in my life. I was very skeptical of this method of therapy when I started, but Cindy has exceeded my expectations and made me feel extremely comfortable with the legitimacy of BetterHelp. I would recommend her to anyone.

Written by M.F. on Mar 08, 2019 after counseling with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Cindy is amazingly helpful

Written by R.E. on Jan 26, 2019 after counseling with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties

Cindy is wonderful.