Hello and welcome! My name is Cynthia and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the State of Michigan for the last 20 years. My practice however, has been within the State of Florida throughout my 20 years as an LCSW. I have worked with an array of clients specific to unique populations and within rural/urban areas, hospitals, outpatient clinics and homeless outreach services. Unique experiences that I have gained working with specific populations include Veterans, caregivers, elder/geriatric/hospice care, and LGBTQ populations. I currently work in rural areas of the Florida Keys, providing mental health services and in treating mood disorders, addictions and many other complex issues. I am a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in treating substance use disorders and addictions and have been trained in other therapeutic modalities to include motivational interviewing and seeking safety. Some of presenting cases and diagnosis that I am most familiar with working and treating include mood disorders (depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders), post traumatic stress disorders, military sexual trauma and traumatic brain injury.
I also have extensive knowledge and experience with guardianship processes, advance directives and durable power of attorney questions and concerns.
My counseling style is warm, interactive and inclusive. I provide a lot of encouragement and motivation to participate and engage in therapeutic sessions as this allows the process to establish a trusting therapeutic rapport and level of communication necessary to understand, treat and provide the mental health support you are seeking and deserve. As our therapy process evolves, I will collaboratively work with you to create a treatment plan that best meets your unique and specific needs.
As your potential Therapist, I applaud your courage and tenacity to seek a fulfilling and happier life by recognizing and taking the first steps towards positive change. As you further journey towards the steps of making change, I am here to be of support and empower you along the way.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801082834
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Very good therapist with a broad spectrum of skills in many areas. Would highly recommend
Written on Aug 17, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Cynthia has been very helpful
Written on Aug 13, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
With only 3 sessions so far with Cynthia, she has shown me grace, understanding, good mental structure, and tools to help with some of my every day struggles along.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
The most lovely therapist. Kind, empathetic, communicative, and truly listens. Also responds with helpful anecdotes and suggestions for reframing intrusive thoughts. So appreciative of her.
Written on Jul 25, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Cynthia Herndon is a great therapist! When I talk to her on the face time I feel like I am talking to her in person! She has great positive ideas to help me with my growth! I am excited for more visits!
Written on Jul 24, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cynthia is very easy to talk to and is very reassuring. Her advice is very actionable and gives me tools that help me between sessions.
Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes