Works with
How Cynthia works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cynthia
Cynthia Ames is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana with 11 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage strong emotions, regain balance, and handle difficult life changes. Cynthia aims to make the first step feel manageable and meets each person where they are in their journey.
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma. She also supports those facing depression, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges related to ADHD.
Background and approach
Anger and issues around intimacy, self-esteem, and relationships are part of her regular work with clients. Cynthia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to fit each person's needs. She explains options in clear terms and builds a plan together with the person sitting across from her.
Sessions are practical and focused on real-world coping tools as well as emotional understanding. Her style is respectful and compassionate and she adapts her approach to individual preferences. She also addresses caregiver stress, burnout in first responders, and concerns like guilt, shame, or isolation.
People looking for help with life purpose or career decisions can bring those topics into sessions as well. For those who prefer speaking in English, Cynthia offers a collaborative environment to work through painful experiences. She welcomes international clients and aims to create straightforward goals and steps that fit into daily life.
What Cynthia works with
Everything Cynthia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Cynthia's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches That Work Online and In Conversation
Cynthia draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on emotion regulation and problem solving. One common approach teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and reducing reactive behavior; this helps people who struggle with anger, panic attacks, or mood swings learn what to do in the moment. Another approach centers on processing traumatic experiences in a paced way so memories feel less overwhelming and daily functioning improves; that method is useful for trauma, grief, and post-traumatic stress symptoms.Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Cynthia discusses options with each person and adjusts the plan based on their goals, tolerances, and life demands. Clients shape the focus and pace so therapy fits what they want to change or feel better about.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more convenient. Video allows face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging works well for brief check-ins or writing out thoughts between sessions. These formats help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Cynthia
What kinds of problems does Cynthia address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, addictions, anger, and many relationship and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and person-centered, using evidence-based techniques tailored to each person's needs. Sessions focus on skills, insight, and day-to-day coping.
How much experience does she have?
Cynthia has 11 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Indiana and practices with that credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Yes. Cynthia accepts international clients and provides services to people living in other countries when permitted.
Which session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions 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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.