Cindy McGraw, LPC

Cindy McGraw is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 15 years of experience. She works with adults and older adults on common problems such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma and anger. Cindy describes therapy as a place to notice unhelpful patterns and to practice different ways of responding.

She prefers a practical, down-to-earth approach. Sessions focus on identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress. She uses conversation and active skill building so people can try new responses between sessions.

Cindy draws on several well-known methods to guide work in the room. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and test thinking patterns. She brings in attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships shape reactions now. She also uses elements of emotionally-focused and dialectical approaches when emotions feel overwhelming.

When trauma is part of the story she helps people process its impact and recognize patterns that persist. Sessions often include paced tracking of reactions, safety checks, and practical coping tools to reduce reactivity. The tone of sessions is straightforward and goal-oriented.

Clients can expect homework-like practice when a new skill can help between meetings. Cindy helps people rethink communication habits, manage anger, and rebuild confidence after losses or betrayals. She encourages steady change through small, repeatable steps.

How her approaches translate to online sessions