Cynthia Hooyman, LCSW

Licensed in Wisconsin · 3 years in practice

Cynthia Hooyman helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss, or big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Wisconsin: 12881 - 123 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1255221636 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Cynthia

Cynthia Hooyman helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss, or big life changes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three years of experience and offers a calm, steady presence for those who are nervous about starting therapy. Cynthia focuses on making the first steps feel manageable so people can begin to feel better in everyday life.

Her style is warm and trauma-informed. She aims to create a space where people can be honest without judgment.

Background and approach

Cynthia moves at each person’s pace and does not push anyone to talk about difficult memories before they are ready. Over time she works with clients to build self-awareness and practical coping skills. Sessions often include talking through current problems, practicing ways to handle stress, and setting small goals that fit each person’s life.

The therapist emphasizes gentle growth rather than quick fixes. Cynthia also addresses issues related to attachment, abandonment, caregiving stress, and workplace concerns. She helps people facing grief, low self-esteem, feelings of isolation, and struggles to find meaning and direction.

Post-traumatic stress and communication problems are also within her focus areas. Sessions can use a mix of conversation and skill-building based on what the person needs. Cynthia is based in Wisconsin and works in English.

She approaches each case with respect and a clear aim to help people move toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Many online sessions draw on trauma-informed care, which focuses on safety, trust, and moving at a pace that feels doable. That approach helps when people carry painful memories, high anxiety, or symptoms of post-traumatic stress by honoring boundaries and building steady routines for coping.

Another common technique used is skills-based work aimed at stress and anxiety. This includes teaching practical tools for handling overwhelm, improving sleep and concentration, and changing unhelpful reactions to pressure. These techniques are useful for everyday problems, workplace stress, and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters most, try methods that fit a person’s goals, and adjust the plan together over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and practice skills together, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy schedule, and live chat or text messaging provide quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into work, caregiving, or school routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Cynthia focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and workplace problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and trauma-informed, aiming to meet people where they are and build trust slowly without pressure to disclose before they are ready.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working in the mental health field.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and circumstances.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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