Cynthia Herndon, LMSW

Cynthia Herndon is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 20 years of clinical experience. She brings a warm, interactive approach and encourages active participation so clients can make meaningful changes in their lives.

She uses practical, direct conversations to address mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. She also supports people facing addiction, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Cynthia has worked in rural and urban settings, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and homeless outreach services, which shaped her ability to adapt to different life circumstances.

Her background includes experience with Veterans, caregivers, elder and geriatric care, hospice settings, and LGBTQ communities. She has familiarity with guardianship processes, advance directives, and durable power of attorney questions, and can help people navigate those systems alongside mental health concerns.

Cynthia draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build rapport and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques to help clients set achievable goals and make practical changes. Mindfulness practices are woven in to support stress management and emotion regulation.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented; she works with each person to create a treatment plan that fits their situation. Cynthia emphasizes encouragement and empowerment as people move toward greater well-being and better coping with life changes.

How Cynthia Uses Talk Therapy and Practical Techniques Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. The therapist prioritizes understanding your goals and builds a collaborative relationship to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Cynthia will work with clients to identify which methods feel most helpful based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans so the work stays relevant and doable for each person.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know the available online formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for more consistent check-ins. It can also allow shorter or more frequent meetings for focused goals, or sessions that fit around caregiving and work schedules. The main goal is helping therapy work in practical ways for everyday life.