Cynthia Johnson, LMHC
Massachusetts · 8 years in practice
Cynthia Johnson is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing worry, low mood, relationship strain, and struggles with addiction.
License and registration
- LMHC, Massachusetts
- LMHC10001250 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1235596818 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Cynthia
Cynthia Johnson is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing worry, low mood, relationship strain, and struggles with addiction. She writes in a direct, supportive way that aims to make beginning therapy feel less intimidating. Cynthia validates the courage it takes to ask for help and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
She sees each person as the expert on their own life and works from that starting point.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and small changes that add up over time. Cynthia draws on several approaches to match what each person needs in the moment. Her background includes eight years of clinical work in Massachusetts and ongoing use of tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients clarify values and commit to meaningful actions. Cynthia incorporates attachment-based and client-centered approaches to build trust and better communication skills. These methods are used to address issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, and problems with intimacy or trust.
She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, grief around end of life, and hoarding concerns. Therapy sessions may include skill practice, focused reflection, and planning for real-world situations. Cynthia aims to keep conversations straightforward and tied to daily life.
People working with her often leave sessions with a simple next step to try before the next meeting.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cynthia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Cynthia names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
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Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Cynthia uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people get clearer about what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. ACT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and decisions about big life changes.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect trust, communication, and intimacy now. That work can help with abandonment worries, infidelity issues, and problems with emotional closeness.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a team effort. Cynthia will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that make sense for those aims. Adjustments are made along the way so therapy stays useful and practical.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for quicker check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make scheduling easier and let therapy fit into work, caregiving, and other life demands.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and self-esteem concerns, plus areas like abandonment, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe Cynthia’s therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on values, practical skill building, and improving daily functioning.
What is her professional background?
Cynthia has eight years of clinical experience working with adults and practices as a licensed mental health counselor.
Where is Cynthia licensed to practice?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are online sessions available?
Yes. Sessions can be done via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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