At a glance
- Credentials
- LPCC, LPC
- License
- LPC, Tennessee / 2767; LPCC, California / 13358
- NPI
- 1639207087
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Attachment-focused
- Motivation-focused
- Practical skills
About Cindy
Cindy Cothran is a licensed clinician who aims to make first steps into therapy feel more manageable. She approaches sessions with warmth, straightforward language, and a touch of gentle humor to help people feel heard. Her focus is on helping individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship questions, or life transitions. Cindy works to build trust quickly so clients can begin addressing what matters most to them.
With 18 years of experience, Cindy adapts her methods to match each person’s goals and circumstances. She describes her style as attachment-based and client-centered, and she also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR when appropriate. Motivational Interviewing is part of the set of approaches she draws from to support change and increase motivation.
In sessions she prioritizes practical steps and clear collaboration. That can mean practicing skills for managing emotions, talking through patterns that create pain, or using guided methods to process past events. Cindy keeps explanations simple so people understand what they are trying and why.
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and works from Tennessee. Sessions are conducted in English. Cindy emphasizes respect and belief in each person’s capacity to move toward a life they want to live.
To get started, she asks people to share their goals so a plan can be built together. The work is steady and paced to fit each person’s needs, with attention to coping skills, relationships, and healing from difficult experiences.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and boosts readiness to take steps. It uses open conversation, reflective listening, and collaborative goal-setting to increase motivation for things like managing substance use, improving routines, or tackling habits that cause distress.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current feelings and reactions. This work can help with relationship distress, trust issues, codependency, and understanding emotional responses that show up during stress.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and pace. The therapist follows the person’s lead, offering empathic listening and support while the person finds their own answers and builds confidence.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cindy will work together with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision might mean practicing emotional regulation skills one week and using motivational strategies the next.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make working on skills possible from wherever you are. Licensed professionals tailor the rhythm and tools of sessions to match everyday schedules and goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
18+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Cindy help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, addictions, parenting strain, career challenges, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related struggles.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is warm and collaborative, emphasizing attachment and client-centered work. Cindy uses motivational methods and practical skill building to help people meet their goals.
What is her clinical background?
She has 18 years of experience using a mix of approaches including attachment-based work, DBT, EMDR, and client-centered techniques.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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