Cindy is warm, funny, and passionate about helping others create lives that are joyful and fulfilling. She is known for her irreverent humor, clear and accessible style and her boundless enthusiasm. Living with undiagnosed ADD herself, Cindy engineered her road to success by focusing on her strengths; curiosity, compassion, and an inherent gift for solving problems. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota, and an MA in Psychology at Pepperdine University. Cindy loves being a Psychotherapist, Coach and Speaker and has extensive training in ADD/ADHD solutions, strategies, and coaching.
Cindy is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, Emphasis, Marriage and Family Therapy - Pepperdine University - National Honor Society
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, Emphasis in Environmental Engineering - University of Minnesota
Conferences Where I Presented About ADHD
CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactiviy Disorder
LDA - Learning Disabilities Association Regional ADHD Conferences
AAMFT - American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
MAMFT- Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
MACMH - Minnesota Association for Childrens Mental Health
MCGT - Minnesota Gifted and Talented
MEA - Minnesota Education Association
NASW - National Association of Social Workers - MN Chapter
MnAEYC- Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children
Various local schools, districts and support groups
Additional Training
ADHD Coaching
EFT - Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Linehan)
Emotional Intelligence
Presenting Psychologically-Oriented Workshops (O’Hanlon)
Narrative Therapy
Standup Comedy and Improvisation
Professional Activities and Memberships
CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Local Chapter Leader
ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association
AAMFT - American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
MAMFT- Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Past Board Member - LDA – Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota
