Cynthia Wadsworth, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 30 years in practice

Cynthia Wadsworth brings three decades of clinical social work to her practice.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149.012778 · expires November 2027
LCSW, Louisiana: 3793 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1487830691 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Cynthia

Cynthia Wadsworth brings three decades of clinical social work to her practice. She listens first, asking people to tell their story so she can understand what led them here and what they want to change. Cynthia uses that listening to help set clear, manageable goals together.

She works in a client-centered way that keeps the person's goals at the center of each session. Cynthia draws on different methods to match each person's needs, and she often focuses on short-term goals that reduce the immediate discomfort that led someone to seek help.

Background and approach

People commonly come to her for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and stress related to life changes. She also supports concerns such as sleep struggles, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and career stress. Cynthia addresses mood disorders including bipolar and panic, as well as attention-related and compassion fatigue concerns.

Her practice pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care matters, and challenges tied to fertility, chronic illness, or recovery from disaster. She also works with people exploring gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS issues, and non-monogamous or kink-related questions. Cynthia holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and she practices in Illinois.

Sessions are framed around the person in front of her, their strengths, and practical steps toward the future they want.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Family of origin issues
Fertility issues
Gender dysphoria
HIV / AIDS
Isolation / loneliness
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexual assault and abuse

Approaches Cynthia names

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Online support

How Cynthia’s Approaches Work Online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. It helps people understand how they connect, respond to stress, and rebuild trust in relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and priorities. Sessions are guided by the client's goals, with the therapist offering support, reflection, and practical steps to reach those goals.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is used for trauma-related memories and strong emotional reactions. In practice it pairs focused memory work with guided attention to lessen the intensity of painful memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That conversation happens openly and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and use visual tools, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can fit quick check-ins or support between longer meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or health demands.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Cynthia help with?

Cynthia works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, stress, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and career-related stress.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses a client-centered, goal-focused approach and draws on several methods to match each person's needs. Sessions tend to start with listening and move toward practical goals to reduce immediate distress.

How much experience does she bring to therapy?

She has 30 years of clinical social work experience and has worked broadly with anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

Where is Cynthia licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered online?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with Cynthia?

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