Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart , LPC, LPCC

Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart is a licensed counselor with 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult life changes and emotional challenges. She creates a supportive, non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore their feelings, identify patterns, and build practical tools for growth. As a practitioner holding LPC and LPCC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in plain terms - she combines evidence-informed techniques with a warm, affirming stance.

Her work addresses a broad spectrum of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues related to identity and relationships such as LGBTQ matters and family dynamics. She also supports caregivers, young adults, and those coping with chronic illness, career stress, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. Cynthia emphasizes strengthening self-understanding, improving communication, and developing resilience so clients can manage stressors more effectively.

Approaching each person as an individual, she tailors interventions to a client’s needs and goals, drawing from client-centered methods and structured therapies to help people move toward meaningful change. Her practice focuses on collaboration, respect, and practical strategies that fit into real life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients meet their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that align with their values - it can be helpful for anxiety, life transitions, and chronic stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and creating a non-judgmental space so clients can explore their own solutions and build self-understanding - this approach supports issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and identity exploration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Cynthia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals tailor the work to what is most useful for the client.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options allow clients to engage in consistent care from different locations and choose the format that feels most comfortable while maintaining regular contact with their therapist.