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Cynthia Kindgren MS/LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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“I create a safe but challenging environment for my patients in which they can identify and explore their issues. I provide individuals with educational information regarding their issues and assist them in understanding and processing this information. I believe in the incredible power of the mind. I believe with guidance we all have the ability to identify issues. I believe we all have the power to change our thoughts and behaviors. I also believe we each have the potential to heal and the capability to rebuild.
I believe psychotherapy can teach individuals how to achieve a happy, healthy and balanced life. I believe cognitive behavioral therapy is the fastest and most effective style of therapy. As each individual is unique it is often necessary to utilize techniques from a variety of styles. I feel comfortable utilizing an eclectic approach based upon individual needs. With 11 years of experience in the field of psychology, I specialize in treating individuals and their families with neurological and physical impairments.
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I assist individuals and their families in dealing with adjustment issues related to brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and numerous forms of chronic pain. I use counseling, hypnosis, cognitive retraining and traditional psychotherapy. When appropriate I have the ability to administer and interpret objective measures. I attended the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana for my undergraduate work in psychology graduating with honors. I completed my graduate work at Northern Illinois University again graduating with honors in counseling. I completed an internship in neuropsychlology at Rockford Memorial Hospital.
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I am certified by the national board for certified counselors. I am a certified hypnotherapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of IL. I am a member of the American Counseling Association, International Society For Mental Health Online, lllinois Counseling Association and a member of the Illinois Mental Health Association.
I have worked in a variety of settings providing assessment and treatment to children, adults, couples and families. I have personal knowledge of how to effectively cope with tragedy and manage pain. I sustained a spinal cord injury 16 years ago which resulted in quadriplegia. I have learned how to access and utilize the incredible power of the mind to reduce suffering and pain. I have strategies and techniques that can help individuals and their family members cope with the many changes that follow a serious illness or injury. "
Cynthia offers hypnosis and small group workshops
for stress and relaxation
She provides evaluation and education
of coping skills for chronic pain.
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M.S., Edu. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, Illinois
Major: Psychology Concentration: Community agency counseling Certification: G.P.A. 3.8/4.0
B.S., University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana Illinois
Major: Psychology Concentration : Child welfare and family crisis
Certification: G.P.A 3.6/4.0 major
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