Cynthia "Cindy" Chizewick, LCSW, LISW

Cynthia "Cindy" Chizewick uses a practical, skills-focused approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people regain a sense of control in daily life. She combines clear techniques with listening and collaboration so each person finds what actually helps them feel better. Cindy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 15 years of experience in the field.

People come to her for many concerns. Examples include anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and trouble sleeping. She also supports those facing career upheaval, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to identity and relationships.

Her work is hands-on and paced to the client. Sessions often focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, building coping skills, and practicing new ways of responding to stress. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to help people manage strong feelings and stay present.

Cindy also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when trauma is part of the story, and motivational interviewing when someone is unsure about change. She blends methods to match each person's needs rather than sticking to one script.

She has helped people tackle longer-term patterns like codependency, attachment wounds, and control issues as well as urgent struggles such as panic attacks, substance use, and overwhelming shame. Her goal is always practical change that improves day-to-day functioning.

Cindy practices in Ohio and works in English. Her style is direct yet compassionate, and she emphasizes teamwork and realistic steps toward better coping and more satisfying living.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In online sessions, this often means setting small practice tasks between meetings, tracking patterns together, and using real-life examples to shift responses to stress and anxiety.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. Through phone or video, clients learn mindfulness skills and value-driven goals they can try out in daily life without getting stuck in avoidance.

Client-Centered Therapy creates space for people to be heard and understood so they can find their own solutions. Even in text or chat formats, the therapist listens closely and reflects back what matters most to the client to guide decisions and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel while using the chosen approaches in everyday situations.