- Blended family issues
- Anxiety and depression
- ACT and CBT methods
About Cynthia
Cynthia Gladyness is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 26 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship and family concerns, including blended family issues.
She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, building clearer communication, and finding ways to manage difficult feelings. Cynthia uses approaches that help clients notice what matters to them and take small, doable steps toward change.
Clients who come for help with parenting strain, intimacy worries, or changes after divorce or separation will find straightforward strategies to try between sessions. She also addresses sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes such as illness or loss. Issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care, and end-of-life concerns are part of her experience.
Her methods draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix lets her shift focus to skills, feelings, or values depending on what a person needs in the moment.
Cynthia aims to work collaboratively on goals that matter to each client. She explains options in plain language, suggests exercises to practice between visits, and reviews progress regularly. People looking for help with blended household stresses or co-parenting challenges can raise those issues at the first appointment and plan next steps together.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, even when feelings are uncomfortable. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and routine. It can help with depression, sleep problems, and managing anger. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and pace, with the therapist reflecting concerns and helping build self-understanding.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try approaches that fit the client’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what is helpful and what needs to change.
Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone choose a quieter time of day or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and exercises to work well in a remote setting, and Cynthia will help plan practical steps that fit into the client's daily routine.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, and blended family issues among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear steps, communication skills, and emotional awareness using evidence-based approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Cynthia has 26 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan.
Does she work with nonlocal or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats she is offering at the time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.