Therapist profile
Cynthia Huffstetler, LCMHC
North Carolina
LCMHC - Stress and Anger support
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 14815
- NPI1043877582
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Cynthia
Cynthia Huffstetler is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with nine years of professional experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Cynthia also helps people who are coping with trauma, sleep difficulties, bipolar symptoms, life changes, and ADHD.
Her sessions are practical and direct. She listens first, then uses a mix of approaches to address the issue at hand. Clients can expect straightforward conversation about current problems and skills they can try between meetings.
Cynthia draws from client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person's goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns that feed anger and anxiety. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices are offered when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Hypnotherapy is another tool she may use to support change in habit, sleep, or motivation when appropriate. The therapist tailors the mix of techniques to what the person says is most helpful, and adjusts the plan over time.
People who come for help with parenting or family issues will find practical strategies for communication and setting boundaries. Those dealing with abandonment concerns, attachment struggles, or relationship commitment problems can work on clearer expectations and coping skills. Cynthia takes a problem-solving stance that focuses on small, usable changes.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and perspective. Online sessions using this approach mean the therapist follows what the person brings up and helps them clarify priorities and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In online CBT sessions, the therapist and client identify unhelpful thinking, try new behavioral experiments, and use worksheets or short exercises between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. Delivered remotely, DBT skills practice can help people manage anger spikes and strong emotions in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Cynthia will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she may adjust strategies over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote meetings convenient for practicing skills between sessions and for keeping consistent appointments during life changes.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She starts with listening and then uses client-centered conversation plus practical techniques like CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and sometimes hypnotherapy.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of professional experience as a counselor in North Carolina.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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