- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Cynthia
Cynthia Huffstetler is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with nine years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and motivation. Cynthia also supports those facing depression, sleep problems, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete skills rather than jargon. Cynthia draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person's own priorities. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that feed anger and anxiety.
Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful awareness. Cynthia may include mindfulness exercises and brief hypnotherapy techniques when they suit a client's preferences. She adapts activities and homework to the pace a person can manage between sessions.
Cynthia places attention on relationships and communication, and she helps people work through family problems, parenting strain, and conflicts that fuel resentment or repeated arguments. She also addresses attachment-related concerns such as feelings of abandonment, codependency, and commitment worries.
Practical steps are emphasized: try new ways of reacting, notice what changes, and adjust plans together. Sessions are delivered in English and follow North Carolina practice standards. People who want to begin complete an online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's concerns and priorities. The therapist listens and guides discussions so the client leads the topic, which helps when anger comes from feeling unheard or misunderstood.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep anger and anxiety active. It involves short exercises and practice to change unhelpful patterns and test new responses in daily life.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful noticing. These skills are useful for managing sudden anger, ongoing frustration, or repeated conflict with others.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That makes the process collaborative and aimed at useful changes rather than labels.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Discuss with the therapist how to structure sessions so they work with your schedule and preferences.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting issues, low self-esteem, depression, sleeping trouble, bipolar concerns, ADHD, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused, using clear skills and exercises rather than clinical jargon.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices under North Carolina standards.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.