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Cynthia Thomas

Cynthia Thomas, LPC

Therapist · Oklahoma · 11+ years of experience

Practical, goal-focused counseling for life changes

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  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Focus on midlife

About Cynthia

Cynthia Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma. She draws on 11 years of experience to help people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, depression, and the turning points that can come in midlife. Cynthia aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so clients can use what they learn right away.

She favors a collaborative approach that centers the client's goals. Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the person and building small, achievable steps toward change. Techniques include talking through patterns, practicing new coping skills, and trying out different ways of responding to difficult moments.

Cynthia uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps with unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation grounded in the client’s perspective, and Mindfulness Therapy builds present-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are drawn on when people want to clarify goals and take practical steps forward.

She works with a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, identity and intimacy issues, parenting stress, chronic illness, and career pressures. Additional focus areas include attachment and adoption-related concerns, body image, and kink-aware care when relevant to the individual.

Sessions are offered in English and Cynthia also accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

How Cynthia blends therapeutic approaches for online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities, giving space for people to set the pace and topics of conversation. It helps when someone wants a therapist who listens deeply and follows their lead.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes that feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That plan can change over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week by reducing travel time and allowing meetings from different locations. It also lets people try shorter check-ins or longer sessions when needed. Because session formats are not specified here, please confirm current online options and scheduling details before booking so you know what will work best for your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues can Cynthia help with?

Cynthia works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting stress, career strain, and coping with life changes such as midlife transition.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She centers the client's goals, uses straightforward techniques, and helps people apply changes between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 11 years of professional experience as a counselor working with a broad range of mental health and life concerns.

Where is Cynthia located and what credential does she hold?

She is based in Oklahoma and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are accepted; prospective clients should confirm any cross-border details when arranging sessions.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the steps to start therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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