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Cynthia Himstedt, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered approach
About Cynthia
Cynthia Himstedt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem struggles, life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma, parenting challenges, anger, career issues, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Cynthia uses straightforward methods to help people notice thoughts and habits that get in the way. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas when they fit the problem.
Her approach emphasizes practical steps and clear goals. People work on specific skills such as coping with cravings, handling grief, reducing worry, or improving communication. Sessions focus on what can be practiced between meetings as much as on what is discussed in the session.
Cynthia’s background includes long-term work with a wide range of concerns, including aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and first responder concerns. She has experience with substance use and end-of-life counseling as well.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Clients complete a brief matching questionnaire to schedule a first session and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary with location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. In practice this means tracking thought patterns, testing new responses, and practicing skills between sessions to reduce anxiety, depression, or addictive urges.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for managing grief, chronic stress, and motivation problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships to improve how people relate and communicate in current relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, ACT, attachment ideas, or client-centered techniques fit best. She uses the client’s goals and daily life to guide which methods are emphasized.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel. The focus is on practical exercises, homework, and skills people can use between appointments to address stress, addiction triggers, grief, and relationship patterns.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma, parenting, anger, career concerns, depression, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using clear steps and practices to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and populations in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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