Cindy McGraw, LPC
Therapist in Michigan
Cindy McGraw is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship problems.
- Licensed inMichigan
- License6401002855
- NPI 1750895736
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Cindy
Cindy McGraw is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship problems. She offers straightforward support for people coping with trauma, parenting strain, anger, and life transitions. Cindy works with adults and seniors to restore day-to-day functioning and a clearer sense of direction.
She takes a practical, conversational approach in sessions. Clients can expect time to tell their story and to notice how thinking patterns affect feelings and behavior.
Background and approach
Cindy helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding that fit their goals. Attachment-based ideas often guide her work, especially when past connections shape present worry or relationship struggles. She also draws on client-centered listening and tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies to teach coping skills and emotional regulation.
Cindy has 15 years of experience providing counseling in Michigan. She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as LPC, and uses that background to offer grounded, practical guidance. Sessions include gentle challenge and real-life skills practice.
People who come to Cindy usually want clearer boundaries, better communication, or relief from persistent worry and shame. She focuses on steady progress, helping clients build habits that support change over time.
Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401002855 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1750895736 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cindy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
Approaches Cindy names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Online approaches that focus on attachment and coping
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and connection patterns. In online sessions this can mean talking through past hurts, noticing how those patterns show up now, and trying small changes to feel safer in relationships.Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy. The therapist offers nonjudgmental attention so clients can explore what matters most to them and find their own answers. This approach helps when people need support to make sense of emotions or life choices.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest techniques from attachment work, CBT, DBT, or other methods as needed. They adapt over time based on what helps the client make progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and skills practice. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or keeping progress between sessions. These options make fitting therapy into a busy life simpler and allow ongoing work on coping skills, emotion regulation, and relationship patterns.
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Frequently asked
What issues does she help with?
Cindy supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship struggles. She also addresses parenting strain, anger, life changes, and concerns like body image, abandonment, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and down-to-earth. She listens closely, helps clients notice thinking patterns, and moves toward practical behavior changes and improved relationship skills.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of counseling experience. That background informs her use of several common therapeutic approaches and hands-on skill work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, shown as LPC, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients located within applicable regions.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client's needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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