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Dr. Cindy Cook, LCSW

  • Experience23 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Cindy

Dr. Cindy Cook is an LCSW with 23 years of clinical experience who works with people facing a wide spectrum of emotional and behavioral challenges, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

She aims to meet clients where they are and provides a compassionate, respectful space to explore practical strategies and deeper patterns that affect daily functioning and wellbeing. Her style blends warmth with active collaboration, adapting therapeutic methods to each person’s needs.

Dr. Cook draws from client-centered principles to prioritize the client’s perspective, uses cognitive behavioral tools to address thinking and behavior patterns, and integrates emotionally focused and narrative techniques to uncover relational themes and personal meaning.

She frames treatment as a tailored process, combining short-term problem-solving with opportunities for longer-term insight. Practicing in Illinois as an LCSW, she offers multiple session formats so therapy can fit varied schedules and preferences.

Prospective clients who are ready to explore change will find a flexible, experienced clinician who emphasizes partnership and practical progress while attending to the emotional context of each concern.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy



Dr. Cook commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and impulsivity. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, which can help with intimacy issues, communication problems, and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, combining shorter-term solution-focused tools with deeper exploration when that better serves the person’s needs. The clinician-client partnership guides adjustments to techniques and pace as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to attend regularly while balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver structured therapy, skill-building exercises, and emotionally focused conversations in ways that fit a client’s life and schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Which problems does Dr. Cook commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related problems.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining client-centered care with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused work, narrative approaches, and solution-focused methods to match client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 23 years of professional experience working with people facing diverse mental health and relational challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois and holds the credential IL LCSW 149.010301.
Does she work with non-English speaking clients or international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Cindy can help with

Dr. Cindy Cook works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, and ADHD.

Cindy works with children, teens and families.

Cindy works with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, OCD and ADHD.

How Cindy approaches therapy

Cindy's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Cindy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois.