- Emotion-focused work
- Anxiety and depression
- Caregiver stress
About Cynthia
Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 25 years of clinical experience in Missouri. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and related life changes.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered methods. Sessions focus on identifying hard-to-name emotions, clarifying patterns that keep problems going, and learning practical ways to respond differently. Conversations emphasize what is happening now and what can be changed next.
Her background includes long-term work with people coping with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, blended family issues, body image concerns, and attachment or abandonment worries. She also addresses career stress, compassion fatigue, and recovery-related issues. The goal is to help people strengthen emotional understanding and improve everyday functioning.
Cindi approaches each meeting as a collaborative process. She listens for recurring themes and helps translate feelings into manageable steps. Clients can expect direct, practical guidance mixed with reflective conversation to build new ways of relating to themselves and others.
She offers services in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform's matching and scheduling tools.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name core emotions and attachment patterns that shape reactions to stress and relationships. EFT is often used when emotions feel confusing or when patterns repeat and cause distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's experience, offering reflective listening and collaborative exploration to build self-understanding and direction.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative part of the work. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences together and adjust methods as progress or circumstances change. That means sessions can focus more on emotion processing at times and more on skills practice or values-guided action at others.
Confirm current session formats before booking since session options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face conversation while others prefer audio for lower bandwidth or to avoid being on camera. The therapist will discuss which option fits practical needs and therapeutic goals during the initial matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and related life transitions.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered approaches to help name emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
Cindi has 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered to international clients; confirm whether specific local regulations affect service before scheduling.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; check pricing details during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.