Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart

Cynthia (Cindi) Stewart is a licensed professional counselor authorized to practice in both Missouri and New Jersey with 25 years of clinical experience. She holds a master’s degree in professional counseling and is currently completing a doctoral degree in general psychology. Her background includes ten years of work with a state agency and a 17-year tenure in a private practice alongside a psychiatrist in Northern Kentucky before returning to Missouri two years ago. She is also a member of the Kentucky Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association.

Cindi works with individuals of all ages as well as with families and couples, addressing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, motivation and lifestyle changes, attention-deficit challenges, addiction to drugs and alcohol, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and compassion fatigue. She is experienced in working with the LGBT community and actively supports that population while recognizing the unique struggles they may face.

Her counseling approach is grounded in the humanistic principle of unconditional positive regard as described by Carl Rogers — creating an environment of genuine openness, acceptance, and empathetic listening so clients can explore and grow. She frequently integrates techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when appropriate, including mindfulness practice, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation skills. She also uses cognitive behavioral methods to help individuals identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that interfere with making desired life changes.

Cindi describes herself as eclectic and interactive in session, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and working collaboratively to clarify goals and address challenges. She is available to support clients as they work through struggles and pursue healthier, more adaptive ways of living.