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Cynthia Gladyness, LMSW

  • Experience26 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Cynthia

Cynthia Gladyness is a licensed social worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 26 years of clinical experience helping people navigate a wide range of challenges.

Background and approach

She works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, parenting strains, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses issues tied to major life changes, bereavement and end-of-life matters, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care, and other relational or identity stresses.

Her style blends warmth with practical, evidence-informed methods to create an inviting space for exploration and growth. Cynthia draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set meaningful goals and develop skills for coping, communication, and emotional regulation. Sessions aim to balance insight and actionable strategies so clients can move through transitions, repair relationships, and rebuild a sense of agency over their lives.

Based in Michigan and offering services in English, she accepts international clients and provides flexible session formats to accommodate different schedules and lifestyles.

How Cynthia’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in clarifying personal values and learning to make room for difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. This approach can help with issues like anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes by focusing on what matters most rather than only symptom reduction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that identifies unhelpful thought patterns and develops strategies to shift behaviors and reactions. It is often useful for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep problems, and managing stress through concrete tools such as thought records and behavioral experiments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to tailor methods to individual needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate what is helping and adjust the plan so therapy remains relevant and goal-oriented.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules. These formats support consistent work between appointments and allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations, which can be especially helpful when dealing with time constraints or geographic barriers.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cynthia address?
She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, stress, addictions, ADHD, trauma, sleep difficulties, parenting, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style combines warmth and practical guidance, using evidence-informed approaches to help clients set goals and build skills for coping and communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cynthia has 26 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, emotional wounds, and relational challenges.
What credentials and location information are available?
She holds an LMSW with licence number MI LMSW 6801078052 and practices from Michigan.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs 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?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Cynthia can help with

Cynthia Gladyness works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and depression.

Cynthia works with individuals.

Cynthia works with depression, anxiety, and relationship dynamics.

How Cynthia approaches therapy

Cynthia's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Cynthia is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 26 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Cynthia aims to create a supportive environment where you can explore your challenges, develop resilience, and move toward meaningful personal growth.