Profile / United States
Cynthia Bennett, LPC
Louisiana
Licensed Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Goal focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Cynthia
Cynthia Bennett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and relationship concerns. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Chicago State University and builds on long experience in community and clinical settings.
She listens actively and keeps conversations straightforward. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that make problems worse and testing practical alternatives. Cynthia emphasizes clear steps people can try between meetings to notice change and learn what works for them.
Her background includes work with individuals who face grief, parenting strain, career pressures, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with anger, low self-esteem, intimacy questions, and life transitions. Her practice draws on methods that help people set goals and work toward them in small, concrete ways.
Cynthia uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix is used to structure sessions, address unhelpful thinking, and build motivation for change. She adapts the pace to each person’s situation while keeping sessions practical and task-focused.
People looking for a clear, structured approach to problems often find this style useful. The therapist encourages straightforward conversation about what’s going on now and what can be tried next. To begin, follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first session.
How cognitive and goal-focused approaches are used online
Many of Cynthia’s methods translate to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and routines and tests small behavioral changes to reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on non-directive listening and clarifying what matters to the person. That approach helps clients set their own goals and decide what change they want to try next. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change by exploring mixed feelings and strengthening motivation for specific steps.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the early sessions. Cynthia will work together with the client to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and challenges emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Remote work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Talk with the therapist during the initial scheduling step about the practical arrangements that best fit daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship or family issues. She also helps with grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a straightforward, practical style that looks at thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on clear steps, short experiments, and problem-solving between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Chicago State University and has two decades of experience working in varied clinical and community settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional or legal considerations when arranging sessions.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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