Cindy Burman
Hi, I'm Cindy. I'm a trauma-informed therapist and EMDR specialist who believes healing is possible, no matter how stuck you may feel. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, and divorce, providing a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. My approach is warm, genuine, and direct. I don't believe therapy should feel like repeating the same story every week without making progress. Together, we'll identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck, process past experiences that continue to impact your present, and develop practical tools that help you create meaningful, lasting change.
I combine compassion with practical, grounded guidance to help clients move beyond simply talking about their struggles and begin creating real change.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, grieving a loss, struggling in your relationships, or navigating a major life transition, I'll meet you where you are. My goal is to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence, self-awareness, and purpose.
First session
Your first session is simply a conversation—there's nothing you need to prepare beforehand. We'll spend time getting to know each other, discussing what's brought you to therapy, the challenges you're facing, and what you hope will be different in your life. My approach is warm, compassionate, and straightforward. I believe therapy should be an active, collaborative process that leads to meaningful growth. Together, we'll identify the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, clarify your goals, and begin creating a plan to help you move forward. My hope is that you'll leave our first session feeling heard, understood, and encouraged that positive change is possible. Finding the right therapist is important, and if I believe another provider would better meet your needs, I'll gladly help connect you with someone who is a better fit. It's completely normal to feel nervous before your first appointment. Taking that first step can feel intimidating, but it also reflects courage and a willingness to create something different for yourself.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is creating a space where clients feel both genuinely supported and gently challenged to grow. As a trauma-informed therapist and EMDR specialist, I help adults move beyond feeling stuck by addressing the underlying patterns that keep them from living the life they want. My approach is warm, compassionate, and direct, combining empathy with practical strategies that lead to meaningful, lasting change. I believe therapy should be an active, collaborative process where you gain insight, build effective coping skills, heal from past experiences, and develop greater confidence in yourself. My goal is to help you feel heard, empowered, and equipped with the tools to move forward with clarity, resilience, and hope.
Ideal clients
I work best with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or anxious and are ready for real change. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions like divorce, relationship challenges, or loss, and want to better understand the patterns that keep them feeling the same. They value a therapist who is warm, supportive, and easy to talk to—but also honest and direct. If you’re open to doing deeper work, including trauma-focused approaches like EMDR, and want to feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life, we’ll likely be a great fit.
Treatment methods
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven therapy that helps your brain heal from distressing or overwhelming experiences. Instead of just talking about what happened, EMDR uses gentle bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping) to help your nervous system reprocess memories that feel “stuck.” Many clients find EMDR helps reduce emotional intensity, anxiety, and negative beliefs — so past experiences no longer feel so present. It’s structured, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel calmer, more grounded, and empowered moving forward.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn practical tools to challenge them, build healthier coping skills, and create positive change. CBT is goal-focused, structured, and designed to help you feel more in control of your emotions and daily life.
Interpersonal
Interpersonal Therapy focuses on how your relationships and life changes affect your mood and emotional well-being. Together, we look at patterns in communication, boundaries, grief, role transitions, and conflict. The goal is to strengthen healthy relationships, improve how you express your needs, and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression by building stronger connection and support in your everyday life.
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Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense MH7016
- MassachusettsLicense LMHC4178
- North CarolinaLicense S12221