Cynthia Gladyness, LMSW
Michigan therapist for healing and growth
- LMSW licensed clinician
- Accepts international clients
- Phone and video sessions
About Cynthia Gladyness
Cynthia Gladyness, LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), is a Michigan-based therapist with 26 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. She blends evidence-based techniques with a client-centered perspective to address depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, trauma, and a wide range of emotional and practical concerns. Cynthia’s work emphasizes understanding each person’s unique story and creating a warm, inclusive space where diverse backgrounds and experiences are honored.
Her practice supports individuals through difficult transitions and emotional healing, with attention to relationship dynamics, intimacy-related issues, parenting, communication problems, sleep concerns, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also brings experience with family-focused matters such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and the aftermath of separation or infidelity.
Using an integrated, collaborative approach, Cynthia partners with clients to tailor care to their goals and preferences. She combines clinical skill with empathy to help people build resilience, clarify values, and move toward meaningful personal growth. Cynthia is accepting new clients, including international referrals, and offers flexible ways to begin therapy.
Her practice supports individuals through difficult transitions and emotional healing, with attention to relationship dynamics, intimacy-related issues, parenting, communication problems, sleep concerns, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also brings experience with family-focused matters such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and the aftermath of separation or infidelity.
Using an integrated, collaborative approach, Cynthia partners with clients to tailor care to their goals and preferences. She combines clinical skill with empathy to help people build resilience, clarify values, and move toward meaningful personal growth. Cynthia is accepting new clients, including international referrals, and offers flexible ways to begin therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-love
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cynthia Gladyness have?
Cynthia Gladyness has 26 years of clinical experience.
Is Cynthia Gladyness a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. Her Michigan license is listed as MI LMSW 6801078052.
In which languages does Cynthia Gladyness provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Cynthia Gladyness located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Cynthia Gladyness as my therapist?
You can work with Cynthia Gladyness through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cynthia Gladyness work with international clients?
Yes, Cynthia Gladyness works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cynthia Gladyness cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 and Online Care
Cynthia uses several complementary approaches to support clients in an online format. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it focuses on living in line with personal values - a useful option for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms and build practical coping skills, which can be helpful for depression, anxiety, and habit-based challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore concerns at their own pace and strengthen self-understanding, often benefiting relationship and self-esteem issues.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cynthia works collaboratively with each person and with other licensed professionals when appropriate to identify the methods that best match the client’s goals, preferences, and circumstances. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what the individual needs most.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow people to receive consistent support from licensed therapists regardless of location.