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Cynthia Johnson, LMHC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Cynthia

Cynthia Johnson is a licensed mental health counselor based in Massachusetts who offers support for people navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She draws on eight years of clinical experience to help clients identify strengths and practical steps toward a more satisfying life.

Background and approach

Cynthia emphasizes the client as the primary expert in their story and frames therapy as a collaborative effort to build on existing resources and courage.

Her practice addresses a broad set of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, infidelity and divorce, grief and hospice matters, hoarding, shame and guilt, impulsivity, isolation, and questions of life purpose or midlife transition.

Cynthia integrates evidence-informed methods such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor work to each person’s needs. She aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore patterns, grow clarity, and practice new ways of living that align with their values.

Integrating therapeutic approaches through online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to learn about the different parts within themselves and how those parts relate to one another; this work can be helpful for people struggling with inner conflict, shame, or persistent behaviors that feel out of control. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility, supporting people who are coping with anxiety, depression, or unwanted urges by teaching acceptance and committed action. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in relationships and how those early dynamics influence present-day connections and emotional regulation, often useful for addressing abandonment, communication problems, and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Cynthia collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. She integrates techniques as needed and adjusts the pace so clients can experiment with new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating while staying grounded in what matters most to them.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to work from wherever one is located within the therapist's service area. These formats allow ongoing access to care and make it possible to continue progress between meetings through written interactions and shorter check-ins when useful.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cynthia commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related areas like attachment, caregiver stress, grief, and life purpose.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She works collaboratively and client-centered, viewing the person as the expert in their story and emphasizing strengths while using structured techniques when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cynthia has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (MA LMHC LMHC10001250) practicing in Massachusetts.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English