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Cynthia Wells

LMHC Florida 5 years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

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Cynthia Wells
  • Tailored session plans
  • Skills for everyday life
  • Values-focused work

About Cynthia

Cynthia Wells is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, grief, and the impacts of trauma and abuse. She works with individuals navigating life transitions, career strain, relationship concerns, addiction, ADHD, and parenting stress. She presents a calm, respectful approach and aims to tailor what happens in sessions to each person's situation.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent and what small steps could make a difference. Sessions focus on practical skills people can use between meetings, along with space to process difficult feelings. Cynthia emphasizes compassion and listening first, then builds a plan based on each person’s goals.

With five years of clinical experience, Cynthia draws on several therapeutic styles to meet a range of needs. She mixes methods that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with approaches that help people accept hard emotions and clarify values. She also incorporates relationship-focused techniques when communication or connection is a central concern.

People can expect a therapist who adapts the pace and methods to their comfort level. Cynthia recognizes that asking for help is hard, and she prioritizes a respectful, nonjudgmental tone. Her goal is to help people find clearer direction and better ways to cope with life’s changes.

Her license is Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she offers sessions in English. International clients are accepted, and initial steps to begin are simple and explained up front.

How Cynthia’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps that align with their values. It can help with anxiety, mood shifts, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and improving communication and connection when relationships or attachment issues matter.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Cynthia will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences, then recommend which methods to try. She adapts techniques over time based on what helps most for symptoms and daily functioning.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before scheduling. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family routines, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Online work can still include skills practice, values exploration, and emotion-focused conversation much like in-person therapy, and the therapist will help tailor session pacing to what works best for each person.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cynthia help address?

Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, and challenges around relationships, parenting, career, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is respectful and practical. She listens first, then uses skills-based work and values-focused discussion to help people manage symptoms and make choices that fit their goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, trauma-related, and adjustment concerns.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Cynthia?

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