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Cynthia Ames, LMHC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Cynthia

Cynthia Ames is an Indiana-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, and life transitions. She frequently works with clients facing grief, trauma and abuse, mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, self-esteem struggles, eating concerns, and challenges tied to career or caregiving roles. Known for a respectful, compassionate approach, Cynthia adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's circumstances and goals.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, process difficult emotions, and pursue greater well-being. Cynthia welcomes clients who identify as LGBT and attends to issues that commonly affect first responders, people experiencing isolation or compassion fatigue, and those navigating non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that honors where they are and moves at a pace that fits their needs. Cynthia accepts international clients and offers sessions in English, aiming to make therapy accessible through flexible formats and a focus on practical, individualized support.

Evidence-Based Methods and Flexible Online Care



Cynthia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes learning concrete coping strategies for managing anxiety, panic, and ADHD-related challenges; this includes developing routines, attention supports, and stress reduction tools to improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-informed methods that help people process difficult memories and reduce the impact of past abuse or overwhelming experiences, with attention to pacing and safety.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia partners with clients to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts techniques over time so treatment aligns with each person's needs and progress. She values ongoing conversation about what is working and what might need to change in the plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions to these formats so clients receive consistent, personalized care regardless of how they choose to connect.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Cynthia works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related problems, addictions, and self-esteem challenges.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 11 years of professional work experience supporting people through mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, and related concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
Cynthia is licensed as an LMHC in Indiana with license number IN LMHC 39003659A and practices from that state.
Can I work with this therapist if I'm outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people located outside Indiana as well.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English

What Cynthia can help with

Cynthia Ames works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Cynthia works with clients with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, and trauma.

Experience and training

Cynthia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Indiana, with 11 years of clinical experience.