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Cynthia Herndon

MI LMSW 6801082834
Credentials
MI LMSW 6801082834
NPI Number
1295755460
Location
Michigan
Languages
English
Cynthia Herndon
20 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Cynthia Herndon

Hello and welcome! My name is Cynthia and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the State of Michigan for the last 20 years. My practice however, has been within the State of Florida throughout my 20 years as an LCSW. I have worked with an array of clients specific to unique populations and within rural/urban areas, hospitals, outpatient clinics and homeless outreach services. Unique experiences that I have gained working with specific populations include Veterans, caregivers, elder/geriatric/hospice care, and LGBTQ populations. I currently work in rural areas of the Florida Keys, providing mental health services and in treating mood disorders, addictions and many other complex issues. I am a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in treating substance use disorders and addictions and have been trained in other therapeutic modalities to include motivational interviewing and seeking safety. Some of presenting cases and diagnosis that I am most familiar with working and treating include mood disorders (depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders), post traumatic stress disorders, military sexual trauma and traumatic brain injury.

I also have extensive knowledge and experience with guardianship processes, advance directives and durable power of attorney questions and concerns.

My counseling style is warm, interactive and inclusive. I provide a lot of encouragement and motivation to participate and engage in therapeutic sessions as this allows the process to establish a trusting therapeutic rapport and level of communication necessary to understand, treat and provide the mental health support you are seeking and deserve. As our therapy process evolves, I will collaboratively work with you to create a treatment plan that best meets your unique and specific needs.

As your potential Therapist, I applaud your courage and tenacity to seek a fulfilling and happier life by recognizing and taking the first steps towards positive change. As you further journey towards the steps of making change, I am here to be of support and empower you along the way.

I look forward to working with you!

Licenses

LMSW
6801082834

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Attachment issues
  • BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Co-morbidity
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Dependent personality
  • Divorce and separation
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Family problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Hoarding
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Money and financial issues
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-love
  • Sex addiction
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Sexuality
  • Smoking / vaping cessation
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“I am so appreciative of Cynthia! She is the most compassionate, understanding, helpful therapist I've ever had. She's a great listener and does a great job at validating my feelings, while also challenging me to dig deeper and understand myself and my thought process better. I would recommend her to everyone I know”

“Cynthia is among the kindest people I have met. She is supportive, empathetic, a great listener, and a wonderful person to talk to during difficult times. She offers insightful feedback and asks relevant questions, also offering helpful advice when she sees a pattern that may benefit from some change. Thankful for her guidance over this past year!”

“Very good therapist with a broad spectrum of skills in many areas. Would highly recommend”

“Cynthia has been very helpful”

“With only 3 sessions so far with Cynthia, she has shown me grace, understanding, good mental structure, and tools to help with some of my every day struggles along.”

“The most lovely therapist. Kind, empathetic, communicative, and truly listens. Also responds with helpful anecdotes and suggestions for reframing intrusive thoughts. So appreciative of her.”

“Cynthia Herndon is a great therapist! When I talk to her on the face time I feel like I am talking to her in person! She has great positive ideas to help me with my growth! I am excited for more visits!”

“Cynthia is very easy to talk to and is very reassuring. Her advice is very actionable and gives me tools that help me between sessions.”

“Great therapist. Am going to continue to work w her.”

“Cynthia is a wonderful therapist! Very supportive, really good advice, compassionate.”

“Cynthia is a wonderful therapist and the best of the best when it comes to working with you to accomplish your mental health goals. She provided me a safe space to explore my emotions and I’m a better person for having worked with her. I have truely never met a therapist that I connected with as well as I did with her and would reccomend Cynthia to anyone that needs someone to listen. 10/10!”

“I’ve only had 2 sessions for so far, but I showed up to do the work and Cynthia is here for it! Very supportive and easy to talk to.”

“Cynthia is amazing! She continues to make me feel comfortable and welcome when speaking with her. 10/10 recommendation.”

“Thank you Cynthia for your experience, expertise and listening skills. If you need to talk with someone Cynthia Herndon can actually listen then provide knowledge and coping strategies to help. Thank you Cynthia. <br /> <br /> Mike”

“Cynthia is both extremely caring, empathetic and kind yet will point out where I may be missing or ignoring important insights to my growth. I have had excellent results and growth thus far in our time together. I highly recommend her!”

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