As a licensed therapist in South Carolina, I bring 16 years of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on creating a welcoming, affirming space for diverse clients, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress, and LGBTQ+ experiences.
I am deeply committed to helping clients navigate intricate emotional landscapes, including relationship dynamics, personal growth, and healing from past traumas. My approach is holistic and person-centered, focusing on empowering individuals to develop stronger self-understanding, communication skills, and emotional resilience.
My therapeutic work spans a wide range of focus areas, including social anxiety, life transitions, workplace challenges, relationship issues, and personal identity exploration. I particularly enjoy supporting young adults, individuals managing chronic health conditions, and those working through complex family dynamics.
I strive to offer a non-judgmental, supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop meaningful insights, and create positive change at their own pace. My goal is to walk alongside you in your journey of healing and self-discovery.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Cindy is amazing. She is so easy to talk to and so very knowledgeable. I have never felt so comfortable with a therapist in my life. She is the best!
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
She is helpful and thoughtful and makes me think an d process problems.
Written on Oct 23, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
Cindy is kind, patient, compassionate, non-judgmental, extremely knowledgeable, highly experienced—and overall effective! Cindy has truly helped me change my life for the better.
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Cindy is really great. I feel like I was very well matched when it came to values and perspective. Best therapist I've had.
Written on Sep 27, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Cindy is the best. She is personable and really knows her stuff.
Written on Sep 11, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Cindy is the wonderful, expert 'friend' you didn't know you could have in a therapist. A good, strong listener too. Thank you.
Written on Jun 13, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 9 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Cindy has helped me cope with my racing chaotic mind and taught me how to slow it down to where I can begin to enjoy life again, she’s the best
Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Cindy is wonderful and had helped me deal with everything from big issues to just understand what I am feeling 11/10
Written on Mar 24, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She is so responsive and gives me alternatives to issues that I haven't thought of before. She has helped me so much! I appreciate her expertise.
Written on Feb 24, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
Amazing!
Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Cindy is amazing, she’s such a good listener and is great at helping you feel comfortable talking about anything. She has a more layed back style which is exactly what I needed. Highly recommend
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Cindy and I have found a good groove. Therapy is slow going and there are no easy fixes sometimes but I feel confident with her that I am heading in the right direction
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Cindy has been nothing but a delight to work with.
This is my first time going to therapy and I was extremely nervous to sign up. Betterhelp paired me with Cindy and I couldn’t be more grateful. She’s kind, funny, understand, sympathizing, and most of all.. Human.
I don’t feel like I’m just talking to a wall. I feel like I am talking to a person who cares and makes me feel safe to talk to her.
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I absolutely love having her as my therapist. I struggle with anger in CPTSD and I'm learning more about how to work through these emotions. I've learned it's my fear or threat of others that leads me to anger.
Written on Sep 14, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
Cindy has helped me grow and gain confidence in my parenting and life. Cannot recommend her enough.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Is always accommodating to the different ways I may need to communicate for a session, whether it be video call , voice call, or text.
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and trauma and abuse
I absolutely love Cindy. I will never stop therapy as long as she is here. I never thought I’d find someone who makes me feel as safe and heard as Cindy. 100000/10 recommend.
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I have only had a couple of appointments with her. However, things are going very well. She is helpful, relates when able and seems to really care about helping me in my journey
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Cindy is amazing and I feel genuinely lucky to have matched with her. She is by far the best therapist I’ve had so far. She’s incredibly compassionate, understanding, thorough, and super insightful. She’s excellent at responding promptly and is always available for me, and I feel so much better knowing I have someone by my side who is there for me and really listens. So grateful for Cindy
Written on Mar 25, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cindy is wonderful. She clearly understand what I try to describe to her even if I feel like I’m not doing a great job. She asks insightful questions and makes me see things in new perspectives. I always feel heard, respected, and very comfortable with her - this has been since day one. Cannot recommend her more!
Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I love Cindy. She listens and provides the best support.
Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue,
Cindy is a great listener, and meets you where you are. I also enjoy that she doesn’t force clients to relive their trauma and explain every detail and how it made you feel, but if it comes up organically we explore it and if not we don’t. She stays up to date with clients and sends messages throughout the week her expertise and care shows through in her actions and she truly listens. She focuses on the now instead of focusing on problems in the past.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cindy is a wonderful person and experienced therapist
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Since the first session with Cindy I have felt welcome. She has made it easy to connect and open up to especially for a first timer with therapy! My life has changed in many positive ways since starting with her. When I need to talk about something she always makes me feel comfortable and when I have no idea what to say she is on top with keeping us in line with a work book we are doing together that has provided me with information I would not have come across without her help. Sessions with Cindy always end in a smile, like talking to a knowledgeable friend. I highly recommend!
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I never thought phone thrapy would be so helpful to me, even though we are in different continents, I felt Cindy is a good thrapist with experience, and a heart.
Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Cindy is a great listener and provider of tools to cope with any issue
Written on Sep 22, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Cindy is incredibly insightful and has a way of helping face the worst things feeling supported and never judged.
Written on Sep 04, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Cindy always listen to me even if I am rambling. She guides me in the right direction and helps me with tools that help get me through the day. She has been an excellent support.
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Cindy was very compassionate and a great listener. She helped very much and would strongly recommend her.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and anger management
Cindy is great at understanding where I'm coming from, and helps provide tools to help me get to where I need to be. I'm happy that she's my therapist.
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and bipolar disorder
I have had two sessions with Cindy but I've loved them so much. She makes me feel comfortable. And she listens to me very well.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Been with Cindy for almost 4 months now and it’s been an amazing experience, absolutely life changing. Her guidance and support is on point. She listens and understands the underling issue, giving helpful advice for long term results. She saw what nobody ever saw on me and was able to help me tackle my problems and differences.
Really happy! Would defined recommend her to anybody!
Written on Dec 26, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Thank you for being you! I really appreciate you!
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cindy was a huge help to me -- I was in a place where i fely100% lost and over 2 months she has given me tools to help me find a center and slow my brain down - She was a great help in a very hard time and I am very thankful to have been able to work with her. Highly recommended!!
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem
Cindy has helped me greatly with my problems within each session. She is very kind and always listens when I need her.
Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and family conflicts
Patient, allows space, knows how to calm!
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am incredibly grateful for Cindy's presence in my life. She is truly gifted, generous, and wise. She is also practical, and very good at helping her patients to drive positive change in their lives.
Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
Great knowledge and understanding of my situation. Gave me so many resources and info to tackle anxiety which balances my thoughts.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coaching
Cindy is the first therapist I’ve seen who understands me. At age 67 I’ve seen many who couldn’t help me, and I’d about given up hope of finding myself. She is a kind, honest and truly caring person.
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Very attentive listener and you can hear deep empathy in her responses. She is well structured and has deep knowledge and understanding on the subjects we discuss. I am very happy with her!
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and self esteem
Cindy is so easy to talk to, she asks thought provoking questions and provides excellent feedback. I feel very comfortable around her and am looking forward to my journey in therapy!
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Cindy is amazing. She is empathetic and understanding of everything. Very responsive and highly in tune with her profession.
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
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