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Cynthia  (Cindi) Stewart

Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart, LPC, LPCC

Therapist · Missouri · 25+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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  • Values-driven care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Nonjudgmental support

About Cynthia

Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 25 years of experience. She works from a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and midlife transitions. Cynthia focuses on clear conversation and practical steps so clients can make changes that matter in daily life.

She uses a blend of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions emphasize building emotional insight, improving communication, and learning skills to manage overwhelming feelings. Cynthia often helps people sort through lingering grief, addiction-related problems, or the strain of caregiving.

Cynthia draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thought patterns and values-based choices. She also uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused methods to deepen self-understanding and strengthen how people relate to others. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques support emotional regulation when strong feelings interfere with functioning.

Her background includes long-term clinical work in Missouri and surrounding states, giving her a broad view of life-change issues. She brings steady, practical guidance rather than quick fixes. Sessions tend to focus on what can be done now and next to reduce stress and build resilience.

People looking for help with self-esteem, career uncertainty, parenting strain, or identity questions will find a straightforward partner in Cynthia. She welcomes conversations about goals and will work with each client to shape an approach that fits their situation.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey

Languages

English

How Cynthia’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small, purposeful steps toward the life they want. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy to help people feel heard and build self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful, and she adjusts methods as needs and goals change. The process is practical and paced to what someone can manage between sessions.

The original biography does not specify the online session formats offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is needed. It also lets people use different techniques in the moment, like behavioral experiments or values exercises, in ways that match their everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Cynthia help with?

Cynthia supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and midlife transitions. She also helps with grief, addiction concerns, caregiver stress, and relationship and communication problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, focusing on clear conversation and practical steps. Sessions aim to combine insight with skills people can use day to day.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals through complex life changes and emotional challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds the LPC and LPCC credentials and practices from Missouri. The profile also notes licensure across multiple states historically.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients as noted in the profile.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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