Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart, LPC, LPCC

Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart is a licensed professional counselor with 25 years of experience helping people sort through stressful and painful life moments. She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices from Missouri. Cindi aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn right away.

Her work emphasizes acceptance and values-based change alongside practical skills for managing mood and anxiety. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and cope with strong emotions. Sessions often focus on clear steps and short-term strategies as well as deeper personal work.

Cindi supports clients facing depression, bipolar symptoms, anxiety, grief, addictions, compassion fatigue, and the stress of life transitions. She also helps with relationship concerns like attachment and communication problems, commitment worries, blended family issues, and separation or divorce. Jealousy is listed among her focus areas and can be addressed within broader relationship or attachment work.

Her background includes long-term clinical practice working with caregivers, people coping with chronic illness or cancer, and those navigating parenting challenges. Cindi uses client-centered principles to keep the work aligned with each person’s values and goals. She prioritizes clear, respectful communication and practical problem solving.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative pace. She helps set goals, teaches tools for mood and behavior changes, and reviews progress as work continues. The focus is on what helps someone function better day to day while exploring deeper meaning when needed.

Therapeutic approaches applied to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions tied to what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and difficulties with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to change patterns that keep distress going. This approach suits worries, low mood, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear interpersonal skills to manage intense emotions and conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That plan can change as progress is made, and work stays collaborative throughout treatment.

Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.