Cynthia Herndon, LMSW

Cynthia Herndon is a Licensed Master Social Worker who brings 20 years of clinical experience to her practice. She presents a warm, interactive style that encourages people to take active steps toward change. Cynthia focuses on mood disorders, addictions, trauma, and relationship concerns while helping people navigate life transitions and grief.

She has worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics, homeless outreach, and rural settings. Her background includes experience with veterans, caregivers, elder and hospice care, and LGBTQ people. Cynthia’s work in the Florida Keys involved treating substance use and complex mood and trauma-related conditions.

Cynthia uses practical tools in sessions and partners with people to build a treatment plan that fits their needs. She draws on client-centered methods to listen closely and make space for each person’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people want support with addiction or making significant life changes. Solution-focused ideas help set small, achievable steps so progress feels doable. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help with stress, sleep, and managing strong emotions.

She also offers guidance around guardianship, advance directives, and durable power of attorney questions based on her experience. People who want a collaborative, encouraging therapist to help with mood, grief, addiction, or relationship concerns may find her approach practical and steady.

How Cynthia’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, responds with empathy, and helps people clarify their goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and build new, healthier habits - useful for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.

Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make changes but feel stuck. It uses guided questions and reflection to strengthen motivation and plan small, doable steps toward recovery or behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques as you try them and keeps the process focused on what helps you most.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who live far from a therapist. Ask about current session formats when you start the intake process to make sure they fit your routine.