Cynthia "Cindi" Crew , LISW

Cynthia "Cindi" Crew is an Ohio-based independently licensed social worker with more than 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult life moments and build greater resilience. As an LISW - a Licensed Independent Social Worker - she combines long-term practice with a trauma-responsive lens to support individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, and the aftereffects of trauma.

Cindi’s work is grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other trauma-informed methods that emphasize practical skills alongside emotional processing. She centers each person’s strengths and lived experience, treating clients as the experts of their own stories while offering guidance, structure, and validation.

Her practice aims to create an accepting, respectful environment where people can explore coping strategies, regulate intense emotions, and pursue lasting changes at a pace that fits them. Taking the first step toward greater balance and wellbeing often feels daunting; Cindi supports clients through that process with steadiness, empathy, and a focus on real-world tools for daily living.

Approaches that guide online therapy and remote care

Cynthia "Cindi" Crew draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and trauma-focused methods alongside a client-centered stance. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can help with mood dysregulation, anxiety, and impulsive reactions. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing and resolving the impacts of traumatic experiences, helping people reduce symptoms tied to past harm and regain a sense of safety and agency. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration, allowing the person’s own goals and strengths to direct the pace and focus of work.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Cindi works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to adapt techniques and set priorities that feel achievable and meaningful.

Online care via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility concerns. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the format that best supports ongoing progress.