Cynthia Herndon, LMSW

Cynthia Herndon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 20 years of experience. She offers practical, down-to-earth care for people facing mood and addiction challenges. Cynthia writes and speaks plainly to help clients feel heard and understood from the first session.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people manage anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building small, doable skills for daily life. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when people want concrete steps toward change.

Cynthia has worked in a wide range of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, homeless outreach, and rural community programs. That background informs a flexible approach to problems like addiction, chronic illness, caregiving strain, and trauma. She has experience with veteran and LGBTQ communities and with geriatric and hospice-related concerns.

Her style is warm, interactive, and encouraging. She asks questions, listens closely, and invites people to help shape their own goals. Together she and the client build a plan that fits the person’s life and priorities.

Practical matters such as guardianship, advance directives, and durable power of attorney are also within her experience. Cynthia emphasizes steady progress and empowerment. She aims to help people regain balance and move toward a more satisfying life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework that can be shared and reviewed during video or messaging work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so the person sets the pace and goals; that approach fits well with one-on-one conversations by phone or video. Mindfulness Therapy teaches moment-to-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills that can be practiced during short audio or text check-ins as well.

Cynthia will work collaboratively to find which approach or mix of approaches fits best. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as progress is made. Figuring out the right path is part of the sessions rather than a one-time decision.

Online formats offer practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill demonstration and deeper conversation. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier when someone prefers audio only. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or written reflections between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules, manage follow-up tasks, and keep momentum on their goals.