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Cynthia Churm

Cynthia Churm, LCSW

Wisconsin

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LCSW - Relationships and family concerns

  • Relationship issues
  • Grief and loss
  • Blended family issues

About Cynthia

Cynthia Churm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 30 years of professional experience. She works with adults on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Cynthia also brings experience addressing blended family issues and related stresses.

She helps people talk through relationship problems and family conflict in plain, direct conversation. Sessions focus on real-life steps rather than jargon. Cynthia adapts the pace and topics to each person she sees and responds to what matters most in day-to-day life.

Clients can expect straightforward work on grief, loss, and the lingering effects of trauma. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, communication problems, and codependency. For people facing medical or caregiving strain, she draws on experience with chronic illness, cancer, and caregiver stress.

Cynthia’s approach is practical and respectful. She listens for what is getting in the way of functioning and helps identify small, testable changes. That can mean practicing clearer communication, setting new household routines, or sorting priorities during life transitions.

Over three decades of practice have included supporting people through aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome related issues, body image, and problems with control or dependent personality patterns. Her work is aimed at helping people manage current problems and find steadier ways of coping.

To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site instructions to select an online therapy option and schedule an initial meeting.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques form the basis of Cynthia’s work. One common approach she uses focuses on practical problem solving and behavior change, helping people try small adjustments to routines, communication, and coping. This approach is useful for relationship friction, daily caregiving strain, and blended household logistics.

Another frequently used approach emphasizes processing grief and the effects of trauma in manageable steps. That method breaks larger losses into specific themes to address, which can lessen overwhelming feelings and clarify next steps for daily life.

Choosing the best approach is collaborative. Cynthia will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts plans as work proceeds, evaluating what helps and what needs changing.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or use audio-only where video is not desired. Ask about the available formats when you schedule so sessions match your day-to-day needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include blended family issues and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and direct, focusing on clear steps and everyday changes rather than technical language. Sessions aim to sort problems and identify actions to try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of professional experience offering clinical support for adults. That experience includes work with chronic illness, aging issues, and family conflict.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing on the booking flow before scheduling.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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