Cindy Dietrich , LMHC

Cindy Dietrich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) providing individual therapy services in Florida. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, bringing academic training and practical experience to her practice.

Cindy draws from a variety of therapeutic trainings to tailor care to each person’s needs, including Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Infant Mental Health (IMH), Brazelton Touchpoints, Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). This breadth of approaches allows her to work flexibly with different ages and presenting concerns.

She supports individuals facing sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, sexual trauma such as rape, domestic violence, infidelity, witnessing violence, divorce, bullying, and other significant traumas. Cindy’s work centers on helping clients process overwhelming experiences, rebuild emotional strength, and move toward better daily functioning and quality of life.

Cindy emphasizes validation, emotional safety, and a collaborative pace as clients work through difficult material. She accompanies clients step by step as they process trauma and life changes, acknowledging the courage it takes to begin therapy and offering steady professional support along the way.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change responses and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and helps clients build tools for everyday coping.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is a trauma-informed approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity. EMDR is often chosen by individuals addressing past traumatic events and related symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and improving day-to-day coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cindy works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy delivers these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and the ability to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. This range of options can make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, and life demands while still engaging in meaningful therapeutic work.