I am originally from WA and a U.S. Army veteran. I have become a licensed clinical social worker or LCSW in Texas with six years of working in the mental health field. I have been a social worker going on five years. I am also licensed in Washington, Iowa & South Dakota as a clinical social worker in private practice. My goal is trying to bring mental health services to more communities. I spend my time between TX, IA & SD.
My bachelor's degree is in health science. I have my first master's degree in criminal justice, the second master's degree in social work, and my third master's degree is in public administration. I have experience in helping clients with stress, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes & many other concerns. I am a huge advocate for spending time outside and learning self-care. This can be something as simple as sitting on the porch watching the sun set.
Kudos to my fellow veterans, first responders & medical professionals out there, thank you for your service.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
Life can be prickly like a cactus, sometimes we need help to navigate times where we get stuck. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Published Author:
1-Understanding Trauma Basics
2-Understanding ADHD: A Comprehensive Guide to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
3-Understanding PTSD: A Comprehensive Guide for Healing, Resilience, and Recovery
4-Narcissism: Roots, Realities, and Recovery
5-Coping Skills: Strategies for Resilience, Emotional Regulation, and Mental Well-Being
Additional areas of focus: Self esteem, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WA LICSW LW61647814
IA LISW 129769
TX LCSW 106387
SD CSW-PIP 6733
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Cynthia was very helpful to me.
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coaching
Cynthia is Amazing. I'm grateful to have found her. She is empathetic, understanding and knowledgeable. I really appreciate the time and resources she provides.
Written on May 15, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Cynthia is great and will really help you understand yourself better.
Written on Mar 30, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching
I am so happy that I've tried Better help. The therapist I matched with is perfect! I feel she really understands my needs and am excited to continue my journey with her!!
Written on Mar 01, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
She will listen to you and not talk around the subject and be direct. She respects you feelings and not make you feel lesser for having them.
Written on Feb 14, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
The best
Written on Feb 10, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety