Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 24 ratings

Cynthia White

LICSW, 30 years of experience

Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm
Virtual
Next available on

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker and live in Minnesota, where I have been in private practice for almost 25 years. I really love my work with clients. I especially enjoy helping clients move from feeling stuck in their lives to feeling empowered. My goal is to help clients live the life they most desire and I have helped thousands of clients to do this.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In the first session we will explore what circumstances brought you to make that first call for help, and what you hope to achieve in therapy. We will look at your previous therapy experiences and whether they were helpful or not, and how we might do things to better meet your needs. I will explain that we will work 'in partnership' which means that I will bring my considerable expertise to your issues and you will bring yours. From there we will make an initial plan, which we can revise as needed.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

In working with clients since 1984 and doing private independent practice since 2001, don't assume I know the answers to the issues you bring to therapy, but I help you to find your answers. I see you as your most important ally, and I am there to support you.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My dream clients are those who struggle with being, or feeling 'different' from the mainstream, and those who struggle to accept themselves because of a perceived difficulty, or a disability.

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 24 ratings

4 ratings with written reviews

August 4, 2025

I never had therapy before and was kind of nervous and not knowing what to expect, but Cynthia made everything easy and it was just like talking to a friend. I really enjoyed my session and I am looking forward to my next one.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Cynthia

May 18, 2025

I felt called to Cynthia as a fellow queer person. They made sure that this session remained focused on treatment and goals while also staying relatable and approachable throughout the visit. I look forward to continuing my work with them.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Cynthia

April 16, 2025

Excellent personal communication

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with Cynthia

About Cynthia White

Cynthia White offers therapy covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid in Minnesota.

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Eclectic

I have experience providing many kinds of therapy and I partner with you to determine what will be the best form, for you. We look at what has worked for you in the past, as well as what has not worked. I take my cues from you!

Attachment-based

We look at early relationships with caregivers to determine how they may be impacting your current relationships. Clients who are motivated to work with this approach have found it very freeing, in my experience.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

We work to identify unconscious messages that reflect mistaken beliefs about yourself that you may hold, and then we work to talk back to these messages and correct mistaken beliefs.