Cynthia Ames
Indiana LMHC focusing on anxiety, trauma, and relationships
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About
Cynthia Ames is an Indiana-licensed LMHC with 11 years of professional experience supporting people facing a broad range of concerns. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, bipolar conditions, and addictions. She also works with issues related to relationships, family dynamics, intimacy, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She adapts dialog and treatment planning to the specific needs presented, drawing on evidence-based practices while tailoring work to each person's situation. Cynthia also attends to related areas such as caregiver stress, first responder matters, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic and social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.
Recognizing that seeking change can require courage, she aims to support people through each step of the process. Her work centers on meeting people where they are and helping them explore practical ways to manage symptoms, improve relationships, and navigate transitions.
Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She adapts dialog and treatment planning to the specific needs presented, drawing on evidence-based practices while tailoring work to each person's situation. Cynthia also attends to related areas such as caregiver stress, first responder matters, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic and social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.
Recognizing that seeking change can require courage, she aims to support people through each step of the process. Her work centers on meeting people where they are and helping them explore practical ways to manage symptoms, improve relationships, and navigate transitions.
- Location:
- Indiana, United States
- Years Experience:
- 11
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Communication problems, Control issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IN LMHC 39003659A
- NPI Number: 1568992576
- License: LMHC (Indiana)
Remote care with tailored planning and evidence-based focus
Cynthia frames online work around individualized planning and the use of evidence-based practices noted in her professional background. She emphasizes tailoring dialog and treatment plans to the unique concerns someone brings, so sessions concentrate on practical goals and strategies that reflect each person’s situation and values. This approach supports collaborative decision making about priorities and next steps.Alongside individualized planning, Cynthia describes her work as grounded in respectful, sensitive, and compassionate interaction. That means she aims to respond to concerns about stress, trauma, mood disorders, relationship patterns, and life transitions with focused attention on current needs and coping options. The combination of collaborative planning and an evidence-oriented stance is intended to help clarify targets for work and to structure sessions around achievable steps.
Online appointments are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow people to choose the way of communicating that fits their routines while engaging in joint goal-setting and ongoing review of progress.
What is Cynthia's clinical background?
Cynthia has 11 years of professional experience and is licensed to practice in Indiana.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana: IN LMHC 39003659A.
Which languages does Cynthia speak?
She conducts sessions in English.
Where is she based?
Cynthia is based in Indiana.
How can people work with her remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. The profile indicates she accepts international clients.
What does a session cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Cynthia?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.