
Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Missouri therapists accepting new clients
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About Cynthia
As a licensed therapist in Missouri, Kentucky, and New Jersey, I bring 25 years of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My approach centers on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their inner experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth.
I specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, LGBTQ+,and life transitions. My therapeutic work focuses on helping individuals navigate complex emotional landscapes, from workplace stress to relationship dynamics, with particular expertise in supporting young adults, caregivers, and those experiencing significant personal transformations.
My practice is deeply committed to understanding each client’s unique journey. I offer a progressive, affirming approach that honors individual experiences and empowers clients to develop stronger self-understanding, communication skills, and emotional resilience. Whether you’re struggling with social anxiety, processing major life changes, or seeking deeper self-connection, I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.
What Cynthia helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Cynthia works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Good and understanding therapist”
- “Love the sessions with Cynthia !”
- “Great person.”
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- “Cindi is very compassionate and understanding therapist”
- “She is amazing!”
- “Shes been nothing but kind and understanding and everything i needed”
- “Cindi is a compassionate and very understanding therapist”
- “She’s awesome !”
- “Cindi's knowledge is broad yet exactly what I need. She's inflappable, supportive, and decisive. Im so grateful I found her when I desperately needed direction.”
- “Very understanding and compassionate”
- “Makes the session feel very personal and less rigid. She really listens to what I have to say and tells me what I need to hear, not just what I want to hear.”
- “Cynthia is very kind and listens to me. She is an old soul with life experience. I enjoy our sessions together.”
- “Very compassionate and understanding therapist!<br /> Really appreciate it!”
- “Cindi is a dedicated professional giving realistic expectations around overcoming obstacles around mental health. Shes grounded in science and facts which is a breath of fresh air!”
- “Cindi is attentive, encouraging, compassionate & respectful. Her approach is very welcoming and she always knows how to navigate any emotion, or situation I may be having a difficult time navigating alone. I would recommend her to anyone I know and love!”
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