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Cynthia Johnson, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC in Massachusetts - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-informed care
About Cynthia
Cynthia Johnson is an MA, LMHC licensed in Massachusetts with eight years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and social skills concerns, self-esteem problems, and depression. Her practice focuses on clear, practical steps people can try between sessions.
She uses several approaches to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try different responses. Cynthia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts and behaviors, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and bring attention to the present. She also uses attachment-informed ideas and client-centered listening to shape treatment plans.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. Cynthia helps people identify specific behaviors they want to change. She breaks larger problems into small, actionable steps and checks progress each week.
She pays attention to how relationships and early attachment patterns influence current reactions. That perspective is used to improve communication skills and reduce reactivity in close relationships. Practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy are available when impulsivity or emotional overwhelm are central concerns.
Cynthia emphasizes collaboration. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and offers tools that fit daily routines. Selecting small experiments and tracking what works is part of how she measures progress.
Her practice is located in Massachusetts and sessions are conducted in English. People considering work with her are encouraged to review session options and scheduling details before booking.
Using CBT, ACT and Attachment Approaches Online
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and related habits, then helps people test small behavior changes to see what shifts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and build willingness to notice difficult thoughts while moving toward meaningful action. Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and guide work on communication and closeness.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Cynthia will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and what to try first. That collaborative process may lead to a mix of CBT exercises, ACT practices, and attachment-focused conversations over the first few sessions.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or lunch break, use short check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoid travel time. Practical exercises, written worksheets, and behavioral experiments translate well to remote sessions, and Cynthia will plan tasks that fit day-to-day life rather than demanding long practice times.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and social skills issues, self-esteem problems, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, impulsivity, and midlife concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She uses structured techniques to help people notice thoughts and try new behaviors between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional experience and runs a private practice under Migdal, LLC. Her work combines several evidence-based approaches.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds an MA and is licensed as an LMHC in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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