Cynthia Bennett

Cynthia Bennett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana with two decades of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Chicago State University and has spent many years helping people face issues like depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, and coping with life changes. Cynthia emphasizes listening and being genuine in sessions. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard and begin to move forward.

Over her career she has worked in a range of settings and with people carrying different concerns. Cynthia uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. She focuses on practical steps that can ease daily struggles and build momentum toward better routines and coping skills.

Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, among other methods. That mix helps when a person needs emotional support, clearer thinking about patterns, or encouragement to make changes. Sessions tend to concentrate on what the client wants to achieve and small, actionable goals to get there.

Cynthia also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to spot strengths and quick wins. She treats parenting strain, relationship stress, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD challenges, and career concerns as part of the whole person, not as separate problems. Her style is collaborative and practical, aimed at helping people handle real-life pressures.

If someone is unsure where to begin, Cynthia invites them to ask a question and learn how short steps can lead to steady progress.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters. This approach helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and then tests small changes to improve mood and behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and for building daily routines that reduce overwhelm.

Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-oriented method that supports people who want to change but feel uncertain. It helps clarify personal motivation and break larger changes into manageable steps.

Choosing the right approach is often part of the work together. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things and adjusting over time until the approach feels helpful.

Many people find online sessions easier to fit into their day, whether they need a shorter check-in, a session during a work break, or to avoid traveling. The profile does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to maintain momentum between appointments and practice new skills in everyday life.