Cyndi Collen

Sep 8

LCSW-S, CIMHP, CKYT | Psychotherapist
Anxiety, Relationships, Trauma, PTSD and Integrative Mental Health Practitioner

For me, the best part of being a therapist is accompanying clients on a therapeutic journey that explores the connection between what is happening in the here-and-now and your experiences, environments, relationships and dynamics over your lifetime.

If you are having a hard time coping with feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, shut down, stuck, over-thinking or stressed, psychotherapy with me can help soften the intensity and lessen the duration of unpleasant episodes. Whether these challenges are new, pre-existing or a result of recent or previous trauma(s), I understand the need to feel better, to feel better equipped to make hard decisions, to put up a boundary while not losing valued relationships, and to understand what is happening within you and why

My specialty is treating people who have symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma or chronic stress and challenges in their relationships. I see these folks as one whole person; this means I do not buy into labels or diagnoses or that the brain is solely responsible for their suffering. Working with your whole body and experiences you have had in your life, not just your brain or diagnosis, instills a sense of agency and empowerment so you can work towards total well-being.

I bring deep knowledge and experience in thoughtfully using elements of attachment theory, polyvagal theory, internal family systems (IFS), CBT and integrative medicine for mental health during psychotherapy. These diverse trauma-informed elements have common threads of mindfulness, the vagus nerve and somatic experiencing and you will be empowered to guide which elements to focus on.

I hold both a Bachelors and Masters of Science of Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and certifications as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider and Kundalini Yoga Teacher.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Texas, Maryland and Minnesota and also a board-approved clinical social work supervisor in Texas.

When I am not working or learning I love to cook, take long walks with my pups, hang at the beach, indulge in comedy that makes me laugh so much my cheeks hurt and have had a mindfulness and yoga practice for over 13 years.

$175 / 50-minute therapy session

currently not accepting health insurance

Integrative Nutrition for Mental Health

If you want to explore nutrition and / or nutraceutical interventions for mental health I can weave this into psychotherapy OR meet with you for an assessment and follow up appointments to assess and recommend a protocol for easy to implement nutrition, lifestyle and / or nutraceuticals designed to support your unique needs for mental wellness.

$175 / 75-minute initial appointment

$ 95 / 30-minute follow up

Email Cyndi directly