- Trauma informed
- Grief support
- Workplace issues
About Cynthia
Cynthia Hooyman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with three years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. Cynthia also helps people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, isolation, workplace concerns, and questions about life purpose.
Cynthia uses a trauma-informed framework that values gradual trust-building. She acknowledges that starting therapy can feel awkward or intimidating and lets people move at a pace they can handle. Sessions focus on practical coping skills and developing insight into patterns that keep problems recurring.
Her way of working balances gentle encouragement with practical steps. She does not push people to disclose difficult memories before they are ready. Instead she supports small, manageable moves outside comfort zones that can lead to clearer thinking and better coping.
Cynthia aims to help clients notice what gets in the way of living the life they want. Conversations cover thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and day-to-day routines. She pays attention to how past attachment and abandonment experiences affect current trust and communication.
Over time sessions typically include skills practice, reflective discussion, and planning for real-world changes. People who are juggling caregiving, job stress, or a recent loss may find the focus helpful. For those questioning next steps or life purpose, the work centers on clarifying values and testing small changes that fit each person’s pace.
How Cynthia adapts evidence-based methods for online work
Cynthia draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and safety. One element is trauma-informed care, which grounds sessions in pacing and stabilization techniques to manage strong reactions and build tolerance for difficult memories. This helps people dealing with past abuse, post-traumatic stress, or intense anxiety.She also uses skills-based coping strategies that teach concrete tools for stress and anxiety. These tools might include grounding practices, emotion regulation strategies, and communication skills that can be rehearsed between sessions to handle workplace stress or caregiver strain.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia works with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts as those needs change. That collaboration includes setting small goals and checking progress in regular sessions.
Confirm the current online session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. They also let people use therapeutic skills in real-world settings and bring examples from daily life straight into conversation.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, workplace issues, and questions about life purpose.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes trust and small, manageable steps. Sessions focus on building coping skills and clarifying patterns that contribute to feeling stuck.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of experience in the mental health field working with adults on stress, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time; sessions are provided to people located where her practice is licensed.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.