I am licensed in Texas with over 26 years of having the honor of connecting with amazing individuals. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, confidence, relationships and so much more. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Young adult issues
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she’s awesome a really good therapist
Written on Jan 28, 2026 after therapy with Cynthia for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cynthia is wonderful… she’s knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, a great listener, offers thought provoking feedback and truly cares about you as a person… this is my first experience with Better Help and I highly recommend it and Cynthia !
Written on Jan 15, 2026 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching
She is a very kind and understanding person who clearly only wants to help me.
Written on Jan 14, 2026 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
One of the best I have talked to in my long life.
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Very understanding, patient, kind and overall an amazing vibe.
Written on Nov 09, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is very intuitive and easy to talk to
Written on Nov 08, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Awesome therapist!
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Attentive, experienced, and very understanding. My son loves her so much!
Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
She is amazing and such a good listener
Written on Aug 29, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cynthia is such a great person with a kind heart to talk with. She helped me work out my issues with my marriage, child, and me. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Aug 16, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cynthia has been helping me learn tools that help me cope with past trauma.
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I appreciate Cynthia!
Written on May 03, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am so grateful to have found Cynthia. I have been through many therapists, trying to find one that I felt was a right fit for me and she is the 1st one I've felt full confidence in.
Written on Mar 17, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life
She is extremely experienced and unlike other therapists she didn't say "i had too many issues" for her. We had instant rapport and before, I would only do maybe 1 therapy appointment but I actually look forward to hers. She is the best counselor/therapist I've encountered.
Written on Feb 01, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coaching
Cynthia is skilled and very easy to talk to as she listens intently and has a way of calming my anxiety. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Cynthia is a great listener and offers a fresh point of view in many matters we discuss. I trust her opinion and her advice.
Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
I scrolled thorough a super long list of every therapist I could find. Cynthia had the most experience so I went with her. She’s always super receptive and listens super well.
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue
Hands down the best out there. I have been with Cynthia for 8 weeks now and the confidence I have now is truly remarkable. She is genuine. Kind. Caring. Very understanding and anyone who gets matched with her is lucky. I will forever be thankful for Cyn Cyn!
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Cynthia has been a great communicator and helper for me. I look forward to our calls each week. She is warm, friendly and cheerful.
Written on Jul 19, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
She’s great !
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
I enjoyed the one session I had with Cynthia so far. Even though it was only a 'get to know you' chat, she listened and provided tools and feedback that was very useful and that I reflected upon multiple times since our session.
Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Cynthia is amazing - approachable, actively listens, and is real with you about your problems. Highly recommend!
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Cynthia is great, kind but straightforward. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Apr 19, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Cynthia was matched and reached out to me at a time I really needed it. She has seen me cry and heard me say things about my relationship I have never been able to tell anyone before so I appreciate her and her listening.
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is amazing and I love how well she listens to me and understands me.
Written on Apr 13, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's wonderful. Makes me feel understood, knows the right words to say for me to open up.
Written on Mar 16, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She listens carefully and you feel that support
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
She is so sweet and we just click. We talk about all kinds of stuff and she listens to what I am saying.
Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Cynthia has helped me see myself from a different perspective. She is my cheerleader and confident. I feel extremely comfortable talking to her. She has on the spot practice advices. She is funny and relatable.
Written on Feb 10, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
I’ve had 3 sessions and so far have really appreciated each session and already seen a positive impact in my approach to various issues that sometimes cause problems in my life.
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Cynthia is so genuine and has already helped me so much. I’m new to therapy and new to her in general, but it’s been nothing but a great experience.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Cynthia is great
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Cynthia has been my first-ever therapy experience and she has set the bar super high! She listens intently, offers support, encouragement, and advice on how to better approach situations. I love her so much and am grateful for the time we spend together. I feel heard and seen.
Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
She is a great person. She has truly helped me a lot.
Written on Dec 15, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Very happy with the help I have received so far.
Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and grief
She is amazing!!! I’ve had several therapists and I have to say she’s number 1. Super personable and I feel like I’m talking to a friend. Very knowledgeable and helps to hold you accountable. Super flexible!
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
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