Cynthia "Cindy" Chizewick , LCSW, LISW

Cynthia "Cindy" Chizewick brings a practical, person-focused approach to therapy. She combines evidence-informed methods with a down-to-earth style to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and life transitions. Cindy is an LCSW and an LISW with 15 years of clinical experience in Ohio and speaks English.

Cindy centers sessions on the person in front of her. She helps people notice what matters most, set small goals, and try techniques that fit daily life. Expect a blend of talking, skill-building, and structured exercises rather than clinical lectures. Sessions often focus on manageable steps for sleep, coping with job or relationship loss, or reducing substance use patterns.

Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people navigating identity and LGBT concerns, parenting strain, blended family challenges, and issues like abandonment and attachment. Cindy draws on many methods so the plan matches each person’s needs.

Practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy are used to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness practices help with stress and grounding. When trauma is central, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing may be considered as one option among others. Motivational interviewing supports people working through substance use or readiness to change.

Cindy emphasizes collaboration and real-world results. She helps people set realistic goals and track progress over time. The work is paced to fit each person’s life and responsibilities.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and values, then take small actions that match what matters to them. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing alternatives to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often helpful for depression, panic, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest options based on those needs. Together they decide whether to focus on skill work, mindfulness practice, or trauma-focused interventions, and adjust the plan over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video lets you use visual cues and fuller interaction. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can work well for brief check-ins, follow-up tasks, or people who prefer typing instead of speaking.