Cynthia "Cindy" Chizewick, LCSW, LISW

Ohio · 15 years in practice

Cynthia "Cindy" Chizewick is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical therapies to help people get unstuck.

License and registration

LISW, Ohio: I.1500616-SUPV · expires June 2027
LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-19671 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1346681905 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Cynthia

Cynthia "Cindy" Chizewick is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical therapies to help people get unstuck. She draws on methods like EMDR alongside cognitive and mindfulness approaches to address stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and low self-esteem. Cindy speaks plainly and works with clients to restore a fuller sense of control in daily life.

Her style is collaborative and down to earth. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way of functioning - sleep problems, anger, job loss, substance use, or persistent upsetting memories.

Background and approach

She helps people identify patterns and try small, doable changes that add up over time. Over 15 years of practice have given her experience with a wide range of concerns. These include relationship strain, parenting stress, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar.

She also supports people facing attachment wounds, abandonment issues, codependency, and isolation. Cindy combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and mindfulness tools. EMDR is part of her approach for people who carry unresolved traumatic memories.

Motivational interviewing techniques are used when change feels difficult or motivation is low. People who contact her typically want practical steps and honest conversation. She helps clients set realistic goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track progress.

The focus is on improving daily functioning and finding more reliable ways to manage painful feelings.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cynthia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Codependency
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Drug and alcohol addiction
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Cynthia names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It often includes homework and practical skills for managing panic, sleep problems, and mood symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing involves working with distressing memories and their emotional impact; it can help reduce the intensity of upsetting recollections and related reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to the client's goals and tries methods that fit their needs. Sessions can mix techniques, and progress is reviewed together so adjustments can be made based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, or situations when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and life changes. The practice also focuses on trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, and job or career issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns and try concrete steps clients can use between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has about 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, addiction, and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is based in Ohio with licensure noted as AZ LCSW and OH LISW.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer online?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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