- Attachment-based therapy
- DBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Cindy
Cindy Cothran is an LPCC and an LPC practicing in Tennessee with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, grief, addiction, ADHD, and life transitions, including issues that affect young adults. She approaches therapy in a direct, human way and uses a mix of methods to help people talk through what feels stuck.
Cindy favors attachment-focused work alongside client-centered methods. That means she pays attention to how early relationships show up now and listens for the patterns that influence current connections. She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address emotional regulation and trauma symptoms when appropriate.
Sessions tend to focus on practical coping skills and clearer communication. Cindy helps people notice patterns, rehearse new ways of relating, and build routines that reduce overwhelm. She uses straightforward language and occasional gentle humor rather than long theoretical explanations.
Her background includes a range of clinical approaches, which she adapts to the person in front of her. The work might include skill teaching, processing difficult memories, or improving relationship habits depending on what the client needs. Cindy aims for honesty and respect in sessions.
People who are navigating early adult milestones - leaving home, starting work or school, changing relationships, or feeling behind peers - may find her focus relevant. She asks clients to be part of deciding goals and practical steps before moving forward.
Online approaches and how they fit
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and interactions. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and learn new ways to connect.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working at the client’s pace. The therapist follows what matters most to the person, helping them name priorities and make decisions that feel right.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It offers concrete tools for coping with stress and reducing reactive behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cindy will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision happens early and can be revisited as needs change.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since the therapist’s biography does not list specific delivery methods here. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work, or caregiving schedules. They can also allow shorter check-ins, sessions without video when needed, or appointments outside a commute, which may help someone juggle classes, shifts, or interviews.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and a wide range of relationship and life-change issues, including concerns common in young adults.
How would therapy sessions feel or flow?
Expect a practical, conversational style that emphasizes communication skills, emotion regulation, and making small changes that reduce overwhelm.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cindy has 18 years of experience working with adults across many concerns and has used multiple therapy approaches over that time.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Tennessee.
Can non-English speakers book sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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