Cynthia Sherman

About Me

Cyndi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), graduated from Syracuse University, Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse, NY. Originally licensed in New York State then moving to Virginia, Cyndi has over 17 years of direct social work and mental health counseling experience as well as a vast knowledge in the human service field.

Highlights

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Cyndi’s passion is to work with individuals, one on one and in groups, as well as their support systems, all with the goal of living healthier lives. I feel it's essential to success in counseling to build a consistent, strong support team around my client. I have worked within the community and with various human service organizations, which has provided me invaluable experience helping clients overcome a wide array of challenges.

 

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I work with a person-centered approach to assist and support individuals in creating healthier life choices. I aim to assist families and their support systems, and understand their unique challenges, all to better support my client. Within individual therapy, I integrate healthy coping skills, communication, healthy lifestyle choices, as well as EMDR.

 

Explain to clients what you feel are your biggest strengths.

Cyndi has worked within the community and with human service organizations, which has provided her with the experience of working with individuals with a wide array of disabilities. This has also provided her the opportunity to work with their families and support systems and become part of their team.