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Cynthia Gladyness, LMSW

Experienced Michigan social worker focused on anxiety and change

26 years in practice · based in Michigan · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Cynthia

Cynthia Gladyness is a licensed social worker with 26 years of practice in Michigan. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship problems. Cynthia provides steady support for people navigating big life changes and painful losses.

She creates a warm, respectful space where a person’s experience is heard. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the client. Cynthia uses practical tools to help manage symptoms like worry, low mood, sleep trouble, and anger.

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Background and approach

Her style blends several well-known approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people in clarifying values and taking action that fits those values.

Emotion-focused and client-centered work guide emotional processing and strengthen self-understanding. Cynthia also uses motivational interviewing to build readiness for change and solution-focused methods to set short-term goals. She tailors techniques to the situation, prioritizing steps that feel doable.

This makes sessions feel goal-oriented without losing compassion. Her background includes long-term practice with a broad range of concerns, from parenting strain and family conflict to trauma, intimacy issues, ADHD, and end-of-life matters. Cynthia speaks English and offers work with people across locations, adapting her approach to each person’s needs and pace.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values, even when anxiety or strong feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and then practicing practical changes to reduce symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports processing intense emotions and improving how someone understands and expresses feelings in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Cynthia will work with each person to select methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts pace and techniques collaboratively, mixing strategies when that makes sense for progress.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and emotional processing. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can be a convenient way to check in, practice skills, and keep momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life while keeping focus on meaningful change.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Cynthia help with?
She supports people with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar issues, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her sessions are warm and conversational with a practical focus. She combines client-centered listening with CBT, ACT, EFT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to match each person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
Cynthia has 26 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns across the lifespan.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Michigan and holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cynthia?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
26 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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