- Guilt and shame
- ACT and CBT
- Addiction support
About Cynthia
Cynthia Johnson is an MA, LMHC licensed in Massachusetts with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and social skills difficulties, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Cynthia’s way of working treats the client as the expert on their own life. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear skills so people can try things between meetings and see what helps.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and handle painful feelings without getting overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thinking patterns and change unhelpful behaviors. Attachment-Based ideas help when relationship history affects current reactions.
In sessions she practices client-centered methods, offering respectful reflection and gentle guidance rather than instructions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are included when emotion regulation or impulsivity are a concern. For those wrestling with guilt, shame, or forgiveness, she works to reduce self-blame and build more balanced self-view.
Cynthia aims to help people build small, workable changes that fit daily life. People who want clear tools, steady support, and a practical way to address lasting emotional struggles may find her approach useful.
How Cynthia blends approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and practice actions that align with those values, even when painful emotions appear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change behavior and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people develop clearer, healthier ways of relating.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than following a fixed script.
The practical aim of online sessions is to fit therapy into everyday life. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to schedule meetings around work, caregiving, or other commitments. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, or for sessions that do not require being on camera if that makes participation easier. Licensed professionals can help choose the session rhythm and approach that best fits each person’s situation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and social skills issues, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics like guilt and shame and attachment issues.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses a mix of approaches to help people notice self-blaming patterns, practice new responses, and clarify what matters to them without promising a specific outcome.
What is her clinical background?
She holds an MA and has eight years of professional experience working with adults on behavioral and emotional concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is an MA LMHC licensed in Massachusetts.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients and conducts sessions for people within the supported regions.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.