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Cynthia Ames

Cynthia Ames, LMHC

Indiana

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Mood concerns

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Relationship strain

About Cynthia

Cynthia Ames is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with 11 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, wrestling with anxiety, dealing with grief or loss, or wanting better ways to manage anger and relationship strain.

She works with a broad range of concerns including depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ matters, ADHD, addictions, and problems that come with major life changes. Cynthia also supports people facing caregiver stress, first responder challenges, communication and control issues, and struggles with guilt or loneliness.

Her approach is built on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical strategies rather than jargon. Conversations are adapted to the person in front of her so therapy stays relevant and usable between sessions.

Cynthia frames therapy as a collaborative process. She and the client identify what matters, try out approaches that fit the client’s day-to-day life, and adjust plans when something isn’t working. Progress often means small, steady steps such as noticing triggers, practicing new responses, and building routines that reduce reactivity.

People who want straightforward, pragmatic support for anger, anxiety, mood issues, or life transitions may find this approach helpful. For international clients, sessions are offered in English and can be arranged to suit different time zones. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Many evidence-based approaches focus on changing how a person responds to strong emotions and on building new habits. Cognitive techniques help people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts that fuel anger or anxiety, and teach practical steps for managing reactions in the moment. Trauma-focused strategies support processing difficult memories and reducing the intensity of triggers that can lead to sudden anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and choose or adapt methods based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying out approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a single method.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a day when travel is difficult, when someone needs a shorter check-in, or when scheduling across time zones is required. They also allow people to try strategies in real-life settings between appointments and bring those experiences back into the session for practical troubleshooting.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?

She works with anger linked to stress, relationship strain, resentment, and reactions to trauma. The profile also lists related concerns such as anxiety, grief, and addictions.

What is the therapeutic style like?

Her work uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical strategies. Sessions aim for clear goals and steps clients can use between appointments.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional work experience as a clinician.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices under that credential within the state.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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