- ACT
- CBT
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Cynthia
Cynthia Gladyness is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and questions about life purpose. Cynthia also supports people coping with parenting, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and major life changes.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She listens for what matters to each person and uses practical strategies to address daily problems. Sessions often combine talking through emotions with concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns and improve communication.
Cynthia uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Motivational Interviewing. These methods are applied to help people manage symptoms, make decisions, and repair important relationships. She draws on experience helping people work through grief, abandonment and adoption issues, blended family concerns, and end-of-life matters.
People meet her to focus on coping skills, clearer priorities, and practical steps after a work, relationship, or health change. She guides conversations about commitment issues, infidelity, caregiving and hospice planning, and challenges like compassion fatigue or isolation. The aim is to clarify next steps and build everyday strategies that fit a person’s life.
Cynthia’s background spans long-term clinical practice in Michigan. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats.
How Cynthia applies therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and feeling unsure about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that maintain distress and practicing new skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's concerns and supports self-directed change.Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative. Cynthia will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and which methods feel most practical. Together they decide on steps to try and adjust those steps as needed based on the person's feedback.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins between in-person visits, or avoid travel time. It also makes it possible to continue therapy during life transitions and when someone is outside their local area. Licensed professionals use these approaches to keep sessions focused on clear goals and practical skills that apply to daily life.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, and life purpose questions. She also supports people with parenting, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with major life changes.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her style is person-focused and practical. She combines talk therapy with tools from CBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing to identify small, usable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of life and relationship challenges.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.