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Cynthia Williams, LPC

Integrated therapy for coping, healing, and growth
  • Insight oriented counseling
  • Strength based support
  • Solution focused planning

About Cynthia Williams

Cynthia Williams, LPC, is a therapist with a long-standing mission to help people build new ways of coping with behavioral concerns, grief, and relationship challenges. Her work blends behavioral and psychoanalytic perspectives into an integrated approach, with an emphasis on creating a strong working relationship and helping clients move through emotional difficulties, crisis, trauma, and major life transitions in ways that support healthier day-to-day functioning.

Her professional background includes in-patient psychiatry, out-patient settings, as well as work connected to schools and courts, serving a wide range of individuals. Cynthia offers insight-oriented psychotherapy alongside a brief, solution-focused style of counseling and life coaching, supporting clients in identifying patterns, clarifying goals, and taking practical steps toward change.

She commonly works with mood disorders, behavioral issues, grief, and relationship concerns, using evidence-informed and strength-based psychotherapy to help adults and teens develop their own constructive solutions. Therapy typically begins with an intake process focused on evaluation and assessment of strengths, needs, and current challenges. From there, Cynthia collaborates with each client to create a treatment plan centered on their priorities and goals, with realistic strategies designed to support progress. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), coaching, and eclectic therapy to meet clients where they are.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Cynthia Williams have?

Cynthia Williams has 29 years of experience working with clients in therapy settings.

Is Cynthia Williams a licensed therapist?

Yes. Cynthia Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan. Her license number is MI LPC 6401000675.

In which languages does Cynthia Williams provide therapy?

Cynthia Williams provides therapy in English.

Where is Cynthia Williams located?

Cynthia Williams is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Cynthia Williams as my therapist?

Clients can work with Cynthia Williams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits their needs and scheduling.

Does Cynthia Williams work with international clients?

Yes. Cynthia Williams works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Cynthia Williams cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Cynthia Williams draws from approaches that support both insight and practical change, which can work well in an online format. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and expectations, helping clients strengthen connection, navigate abandonment concerns, and build healthier ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, respectful environment where clients can explore what they are feeling and what they want, at their own pace. This approach can be especially helpful when stress, anxiety, depression, or life transitions leave someone feeling stuck or uncertain about next steps.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication and relationships. It can be useful for concerns like impulsivity, mood shifts, and feeling overwhelmed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia collaborates with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what is most urgent right now, then adjusts the plan as needs become clearer over time.

Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support and reflection between sessions, making it easier to stay engaged even with a busy schedule.

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