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Cindy McGraw

Support for stress, trauma, and relationship growth

LPC Michigan

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Cindy

Cindy McGraw is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who supports adults and older adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on 15 years of clinical experience to help clients explore patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional pain, and to develop practical skills for coping with life changes, managing anger, and strengthening self-esteem.

Her work also addresses a range of focused issues such as attachment struggles, body image, communication problems, family of origin topics, and post-traumatic stress. Her therapeutic stance emphasizes collaboration and empathy, inviting clients to examine past hurts while building tools for present challenges.

Cindy integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with attachment-informed and client-centered perspectives to target unhelpful thought patterns, improve emotional regulation, and enhance relationship skills. She also incorporates elements from dialectical behavior and emotionally-focused approaches when helpful, tailoring interventions to each person’s goals and readiness for change.

Clients who seek her support can expect a thoughtful, strengths-based approach that balances insight with concrete strategies. Cindy aims to reduce isolation and increase resilience by guiding clients through assessment of recurring patterns and fostering practical steps toward healthier functioning and greater self-compassion.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Many clients benefit from a mix of evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational experiences influence current relationships and emotional responses, which can be helpful for communication problems, abandonment or attachment concerns, and family of origin issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, assess what feels most useful, and adjust methods over time so that interventions fit the client's needs, preferences, and pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These formats make it easier to access regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cindy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and related topics like attachment issues and post-traumatic stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathy with practical skill-building to help clients examine thinking patterns and develop healthier responses to emotions and relationships.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 15 years of professional experience working with adults and older adults on a variety of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Michigan license number MI LPC 6401002855 and practices from Michigan.
Which languages and international availability apply?
Services are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling an appointment according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDependent personalityFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English