Cynthia "Cindi" Crew , LISW

Cynthia "Cindi" Crew is an Independently Licensed Social Worker in Ohio (LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker) with more than 25 years of experience supporting people through life’s difficult moments. She concentrates on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, and the effects of trauma using a DBT-informed and trauma-responsive framework.

Her practice emphasizes creating an accepting environment where individuals are treated as the experts of their own stories and their strengths are central to change. Cynthia blends practical skills training with empathic listening to help clients build resilience, regulate emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies. Her background in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) shapes work around emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, while trauma-focused methods guide recovery from traumatic experiences.

Clients work with Cynthia to move toward greater balance and functioning at a pace that fits their needs. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering steady guidance while honoring each person’s goals and personal resources.

Online Therapy Rooted in DBT and Trauma Care

Cynthia "Cindi" Crew draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships. DBT is useful for people who struggle with intense emotions, mood swings, or difficulty managing reactions in stressful situations.

She also integrates trauma-focused therapy approaches that help process traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact on daily life. Trauma-focused work is tailored to each person’s history and concentrates on recovery, safety, and building coping strategies that support longer-term stability.

Client-centered principles guide her interactions so sessions remain collaborative and respectful of each person’s expertise about their life. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work - Cynthia will partner with clients to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to effective, individualized support.