Cindy Thornby, M.A., LPC

The Woodlands, Texas

VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Counselor, Psychotherapist, Mental Health Counselor

Languages: English

My Approach to Therapy

I have been especially motivated in my own journey to help others who are going through acute existential or spiritual crises, to break through negative thinking and limited self-concepts, to discover more of who they really are and to live purposefully from that deeper awareness. I assist individuals in reducing the impact of stress on their mental and physical well being, utilizing holistic and therapeutic approaches to regain personal balance, vitality, and a meaningful life. I've worked in a variety of clinical and hospital settings, including pain management, substance abuse, and mental health, as well as providing services in the community, schools, and homes. I assist adults, families, and adolescents, in moving through areas of hardship and making positive changes for a more satisfying, fulfilling life. I listen empathically, along with utilizing therapeutic interventions for integration.

Supervision Details

Supervision Specialties

Abandonment, Abortion / Post Abortion Issues, Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Addictions and Compulsions, Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adoption / Reunion Issues, Aggression and Violence, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Bipolar, Blended Family Issues, Breakup, Cancer, Career Issues , Caregiver Issues / Stress, Chronic Illness / Disability, Chronic Pain, Codependency / Dependency, Communication Problems, Compulsive Spending / Shopping, Depression, Dissociation, Dual Diagnosis, Eating and Food Issues, Emotional Overwhelm, Family Problems, First Responders, Gender Dysphoria, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Identity Issues, Inadequacy, Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD), Incest, Infidelity / Affair Recovery, Intellectual Disability, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues, Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance, Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD), Oppositional and Defiant Behavior in Children and Teen, Parenting, Perfectionism, Phobias, Physical Abuse, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post Partum Depression, Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma, Pre-Marital Counseling, Pregnancy and Birthing, Prejudice / Discrimination, Psychedelic and Altered State Integration Therapy, Psychosis, Racism, Rejection, Relationships and Marriage, Religious Issues, Schizophrenia, School issues, Seasonal Affective (SAD), Self-Actualization, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem, Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Shame, Social Anxiety / Phobia, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation and Behavior, Suspiciousness / Paranoia, Teen violence/dating violence, Terminal Illness, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Trust Issues, Values Clarification, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Worry, Young Adult Issues

Focused Modalities

Anger Management, Body-Mind Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Conflict Resolution Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Brainspotting (BSP), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

My Practice & Services

My fees are $120 to $150 per hour. Sliding scale Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, Cigna, United Healthcare, ComPsych, Community Health Choice, Medicare, Medicaid, Molina Healthcare, EAPs, Humana, Multiplan, PHCS

My View on the Nature of 'Disorders'

All of us have experienced disordered states from time to time, such as confusion, anxiety (worry), or depression (negative views), which can come about from multiple causes or conditions. Some of the causesconditions include being out of balance physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually, genetic or hereditary factors, thinking distortions or delusions, relationship conflicts, and environmental detriments. In my practice, I consider the multiple factors at play in a person's life, and the disorder as an opportunity for growth, perhaps experiencing a new synthesis or order in one's life. Together, we implement holistic approaches along with utilization of therapeutic presence and interventions, going for insight, understanding, creative choice, commitment, fulfillment, and optimal functioning.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

Survivors, those experiencing distress (trauma, anxiety, or depression), from teenage and older.

Therapy Services & Specialties

ConsultationFamily Therapy Group Therapy Individual Therapy & Counseling Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling Telehealth

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AbandonmentAbortion / Post Abortion IssuesAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAcademic ConcernsAddictions and CompulsionsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAggression and ViolenceAging and Geriatric Issues

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Anger ManagementBibliotherapyBody-Mind PsychotherapyBreathworkCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Conflict Resolution TherapyContemplative PsychotherapyCritical Incident Stress Management

Industries & Communities

BIPOCEntertainment IndustryFirst Responder/Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+Military/Law EnforcementSelf-Employed and Freelance ProfessionalsUnion First