Cynthia Herndon

Cynthia Herndon is a licensed social worker in Michigan who has maintained that professional license for the past 20 years (MI LMSW 6801082834). Although her licensure is in Michigan, her clinical practice during this time has been based in Florida.

Herndon has worked with a broad range of clients across rural and urban communities, and in settings that include hospitals, outpatient clinics, and homeless outreach services. She has developed particular experience serving Veterans, caregivers, older adults in geriatric and hospice care, and LGBTQ individuals.

She currently provides mental health services in rural areas of the Florida Keys, addressing mood disorders, addictions, and a variety of other complex clinical issues. She is a certified practitioner of cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use disorders and addictions, and she has received additional training in motivational interviewing and the Seeking Safety model.

Herndon is familiar with treating mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and traumatic brain injury. She also has extensive knowledge of guardianship processes, advance directives, and durable power of attorney matters.

Her counseling approach is warm, interactive, and inclusive. She encourages active participation in sessions to build the trusting rapport and open communication needed to understand and address each person’s concerns. Together with clients she develops collaborative treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.

Cynthia Herndon recognizes the courage it takes to pursue change and seeks to support and empower people as they work toward a more fulfilling, happier life. She looks forward to working with individuals who are ready to take those steps.