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Cynthia Fletcher, LCSW
Kentucky
LCSW - stress and trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT
- DBT skills
- EMDR-informed work
About Cynthia
Cynthia Fletcher is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 14 years of experience based in Kentucky. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, and issues around self-esteem and grief. Cynthia also supports people facing career changes, parenting strain, intimacy-related questions, ADHD-related challenges, and the effects of major life transitions.
Cynthia uses a mix of practical approaches to set clear goals and track progress. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She also uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on what matters to the person in front of her.
In session, she balances hands-on skills with space to talk through feelings. Clients can expect short-term skill building alongside work on deeper patterns when needed. She includes tools from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness when those fit the goals.
Cynthia has experience working with issues related to attachment, abandonment, blended family stress, body image, codependency, and aging concerns. She also addresses less common topics such as BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture in a direct, nonjudgmental manner.
Sessions aim to produce concrete steps people can try between meetings. Cynthia uses practical strategies, homework, and regular check-ins to see what’s helping and what needs changing.
Approach-focused online sessions and practical tools
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by turning goals into specific actions and homework between sessions.Client-centered work centers the person's priorities and perspectives. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people set their own goals while staying practical about next steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. These skills are useful when strong emotions or relationship patterns get in the way of daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions focus more on skills-building, processing, or both.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Talk with the matching questionnaire contact to schedule an initial appointment and review how sessions will be arranged.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Cynthia uses clear tools and regular check-ins to see what changes are helping.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 14 years of clinical experience as an LCSW working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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