Therapist profile
Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart, LPC, LPCC
LPC and LPCC - Family and parenting focus
Continue with CynthiaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and grief
- CBT and ACT
About Cynthia
Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an LPCC with 25 years of clinical experience in Missouri. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity. Her practice addresses life changes, addictions, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Cindi focuses on practical, down-to-earth help. She listens to what feels most urgent and works with each person to build skills that fit daily life. Sessions look at coping strategies, communication patterns, and ways to manage strong emotions so small steps add up.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. She uses several approaches to match what the person needs at the moment, including cognitive methods to change unhelpful thoughts and acceptance-based techniques to handle painful feelings.
Cindi pays particular attention to attachment and abandonment worries, blended family issues, codependency, and communication problems. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and the strain of divorce or separation.
Clients can expect clear explanations of techniques and short-term tools alongside deeper work when it is needed. The focus is on building everyday skills for calmer responses, clearer boundaries, and better problem solving. To begin, prospective clients select an online therapy option and complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It helps people clarify values and take committed steps toward what matters, which can be useful for life changes, anxiety, and parenting stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and develop alternative responses, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It includes breathing and grounding techniques, emotion regulation skills, and clearer communication strategies useful for anger and relationship tension.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods fit the client's goals and preferences and adapt techniques as the relationship progresses. This is a collaborative process where goals and tools are reviewed together.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also adjust the balance of skill practice and conversation to match what helps someone most in their everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with around family life?
She helps people with parenting stress, blended family issues, communication problems, and divorce or separation challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life transition issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Missouri.
Can non-US clients work with her?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.