Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart , LPC, LPCC

Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart is a licensed counselor based in Missouri with 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult life changes and emotional challenges. She combines a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence with practical strategies to support clients as they build resilience and greater self-understanding. Her work emphasizes collaboration - she partners with clients to clarify goals, explore underlying patterns, and develop coping skills tailored to each person’s circumstances.

Cynthia brings focused experience addressing depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, LGBTQ+ issues, and transitional periods such as career shifts, caregiving roles, and relationship changes. She has particular experience supporting young adults and caregivers, and she often works with clients facing the emotional effects of trauma, grief, and addiction. Her approach honors each client’s story while encouraging growth through increased emotional awareness and improved communication skills.

Cynthia holds the credentials LPC and LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - reflecting advanced training in counseling and clinical practice. Grounded in evidence-informed methods and an affirming stance toward individual identity and experience, she aims to create a respectful space where clients can develop concrete tools for managing stress, strengthening relationships, and moving forward with intention.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care

Cynthia integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. ACT focuses on helping clients notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions aligned with personal values - it is useful for navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s own goals and insights guide progress - this approach supports self-esteem issues, identity exploration, and relationship concerns. CBT offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with mood disorders, anxiety, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cynthia works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors her methods so the work fits the client rather than forcing a single model onto every situation.

Online therapy with Cynthia can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, to access support when travel or distance is a factor, and to choose the communication style that best supports ongoing progress.