I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) outside of Phila. with over 12 years of clinical experience. I've worked with individuals, couples and families in both in-patient and out-patient settings dealing with a wide range of mental health and life issues. Prior to getting my training and degree from Bryn Mawr School of Social Work I lived at an intentional community on 130 beautiful acres in Wisconsin. Collaborating and communicating with people has always been most satisfying and important to me. My goal in providing coaching and therapy is always to promote effective solutions for whatever issues clients face. My style is warm, empathic and tailored to the individual. I am a strong advocate for self directed learning, having homeschooled my son and daughter for 9 years. I bring that same philosophy to facilitating growth in all I work with.
My work with clients is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidenced based approach to problems in living. If you would like to have a more valued and vital life, have issues or problems you struggle with, and want to reduce your struggling and increase valued living, then ACT is for you! I will collaborate with you to promote psychological flexibility and self awareness.. I utilize the ACT Matrix to collaborate with clients in discovering how to move toward who and what is important to them.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
PA LCSW CW006987L
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Thank you for your encouragement, questions, and positioning to help me recognize plus consider my approach.
Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning parenting issues, and anger management
Cindy has been more than helpful I thought that I was on a ledge ready to fall and she definitely has helped me be able to better express my feelings and went to call out those negative thoughts that I typically do get on a day-to-day and my days have been a lot better because of her if she truly has helped.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a fantastic therapist and all around great person
I appreciate all she does to make me mentally stronger
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Our initial meeting was very productive and helpful. I received notes at the end and was given specific things to work on. I feel ready to make progress.
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Talking to her is like talking to a wise friend.
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
I have quickly realized how important my therapist is, and Cindy is very good.
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes