- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Cindy
Cindy Gradle is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship problems, parenting strain, and issues tied to guilt and shame.
She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. In sessions she focuses on clear, practical steps people can use between meetings. She also addresses communication problems, attachment concerns, and mood disorders.
Cindy spends time listening to the facts and the feelings that come with them. She helps people name what they are carrying and practices skills to respond differently to hard moments. Sessions often include behavioral exercises, values-based choices, and attention to patterns that keep problems repeating.
She has long experience supporting people with anger, impulsivity, isolation, and issues around forgiveness and abandonment. That background informs her work with intimacy-related difficulties and relationship strain.
People who come to her can expect direct discussion of practical options. Cindy aims to help clients build specific tools for everyday life. She asks for honest feedback so the work stays relevant and focused.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and commit to actions that matter to them. It is useful for anxiety, guilt, and decisions about values and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, panic, mood issues, and everyday coping.Finding the right approach is something she does together with each person. She listens to what feels most urgent and what fits a person’s preferred way of working, then suggests methods to try and checks in about what helps. That collaborative stance guides how the work moves forward online.
Session format details were not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can remove commuting time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let someone choose a quieter moment without needing extra travel. Therapists who offer remote care often adapt exercises and worksheets for screen or email use so practical skills translate into day-to-day routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, and issues such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses evidence-based methods like ACT and CBT to help people notice painful thoughts and practice different responses without judgment.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in clinical settings and with diverse adult concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.