Cynthia "Cindy" Chizewick, LCSW, LISW

Collaborative short-term work
Focus on daily functioning
Addiction and trauma support

About Cynthia

Cynthia "Cindy" Chizewick uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people regain a sense of control in their lives. She is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed independent social worker (LCSW, LISW) with 15 years of experience. Cindy writes plainly and works directly with whatever feels most pressing, from anxiety and depression to addiction and grief.

Her practice focuses on everyday problems that pile up and make life harder. That includes stress, trouble sleeping, low self-esteem, workplace changes, and parenting strain. She also addresses trauma and abuse, substance use concerns, and issues tied to identity including LGBT matters. Cindy lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among the concerns she supports people around.

Cindy favors a collaborative style. Sessions aim to identify small, practical steps that improve daily functioning. She blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered work, and EMDR when appropriate.

Her background includes years helping people through life transitions, addiction recovery, and feelings of isolation or guilt. She describes therapy as team work where the person sets goals and Cindy offers tools and feedback to reach them.

Located in Ohio, Cindy conducts work in English. She asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How Cindy’s approaches translate to online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It focuses on practical exercises and clear steps for managing anxiety, mood, and panic symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills for accepting difficult feelings while taking action toward valued goals. It is useful for stress, avoidance, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experience and creates space for them to set the pace and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Cindy works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs and preferences. She will suggest techniques, check how they feel in practice, and adjust the plan together over time.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in when schedules demand it, or avoid travel time after a long day. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for maintaining continuity during life transitions or after disasters, while continuing the same skills-based work they would get in person.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Compassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issues Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Ohio, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Cindy supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and sleep problems, among other issues. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, and coping after disasters.

What is her therapeutic style or approach?

She takes a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on small steps and skills. Methods include cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered work, and EMDR when it fits the situation.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through life changes, addiction recovery, trauma, and chronic stress. That background informs a straightforward, results-oriented style.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices from Ohio. The credentials listed are AZ LCSW and OH LISW as provided in her profile.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.