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- ACT techniques
- CBT methods
- Attachment work
About Cynthia
Cynthia Johnson, MA LMHC, is licensed in Massachusetts and has eight years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and social skills issues, self-esteem concerns, and depression. She describes clients as experts on their own story and works from that perspective.
Cynthia uses a mix of approaches in sessions. She draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and build willingness to act. Attachment-based and client-centered work shape how she attends to relationship patterns and the therapeutic relationship.
Sessions focus on practical steps and on recognizing strengths people already have. Cynthia aims to help people notice patterns that keep problems going and then try different ways of responding. Conversations may include skill practice, values clarification, and reflection on past relationship experiences.
She lists additional areas of focus such as abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, impulsivity, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and midlife crisis. These topics are addressed through the same clinical approaches described above.
Cynthia practices under the name Migdal, LLC. Sessions are conducted in English and she is not taking international clients. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
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Online work and therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and skills for managing strong emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise. It can support coping with stress and persistent worries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on presenting needs, goals, and personal preferences. This is a team effort that can shift as the work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also help people stay consistent with appointments while balancing work, caregiving, or other daily commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work on?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and social skills issues, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, hoarding, and end-of-life concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She combines cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based perspectives, and client-centered listening. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skills practice, and identifying personal strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience in the field.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently working with international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use 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, call 911, or call or text 988.