Cynthia Himstedt greets people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about the next step.
01About Cynthia
Cynthia Himstedt greets people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about the next step. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and self-esteem. Cynthia aims to make the first conversations simple and manageable for someone worried or pressed for time.
She works from a person-centered stance that respects each client's story and goals. Cynthia uses straightforward talk, reflection, and goal-setting to help people notice what matters to them and take small, workable steps.
Background and approach
She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful patterns and reduce distress. With two decades of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, Cynthia has helped people move through life changes and painful transitions.
She tailors sessions to a person’s needs, whether they are dealing with caregiver stress, workplace burnout, addiction, or loss. The focus is on practical skills and clear next steps rather than jargon. Sessions cover a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, parenting strain, ADHD, first responder stress, and end-of-life and hospice related topics.
She also supports people facing guilt, shame, communication problems, hoarding, and grief. Cynthia adapts her pace to what each person can manage in the moment. Cynthia encourages people to take small steps toward a more manageable life.
She helps set realistic goals and practices that can fit into daily routines. Her style is warm, respectful, and focused on helping people build resilience and clearer choices.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 60846 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1881376820 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cynthia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Young adult issues
Methods Cynthia names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
These are the methods Cynthia names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Practical therapy approaches for online care
Cynthia often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to reduce symptoms and change routines.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so the work stays useful and realistic for daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for in-depth conversations and reading body language, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, progress notes, or times when writing feels easier. These options make scheduling more flexible and let therapy fit around work, caregiving, or other routines.
05Questions people ask
What issues does Cynthia help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Additional areas include caregiver stress, first responder issues, ADHD, and end-of-life concerns.
What is Cynthia's therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical, using clear conversation, reflection, and small steps. She blends approaches to focus on skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Cynthia brings 20 years of counseling experience. That experience includes working with a broad range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is Cynthia licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. The range of formats allows shorter check-ins or longer conversations as needed.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and scheduling factors. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cynthia?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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