Cindy Cothran, LPCC, LPC

Therapist in Tennessee

Cindy Cothran is a licensed professional counselor who aims to make the first steps of therapy easier.

License 2767, 13358 · Tennessee, California Expires February 2027, March 2027
NPI 1639207087 · national registry
Experience and languages 18+ years in practice English

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About Cindy

Cindy Cothran is a licensed professional counselor who aims to make the first steps of therapy easier. She speaks plainly and listens closely so people can explain what brought them here. Her approach is warm and straightforward, and she works to create a calm atmosphere for tackling stressful moments.

Cindy has been practicing for 18 years and bases her work on practical methods that match each person's goals. She uses approaches that focus on relationships and emotions, and she adapts techniques to fit how someone prefers to work.

Background and approach

That can mean learning skills to manage anxiety, talking through losses and grief, or addressing patterns that affect mood and self-worth. <br“She leans toward evidence-based therapies” means she favors methods with research behind them, and she blends those with attachment-focused ideas to support stronger connections.

She also draws on mindfulness, client-centered listening, dialectical behavior therapy skills, EMDR, and the Gottman Method to inform sessions when relevant. In a typical session Cindy talks through what matters now, sets small practical goals, and teaches tools people can use between meetings.

She helps people address stress, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, addiction issues, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and related problems. Cindy holds the LPCC and LPC credentials and practices from Tennessee. Sessions are offered in English and arranged through the therapy platform's scheduling process.

She encourages a collaborative plan so clients can make changes that fit their daily lives.

Credentials

LPC (Tennessee): License 2767 · expires February 2027
LPCC (California): License 13358 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1639207087 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cindy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Guilt and shame
Mood disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Cindy names

These are the approaches Cindy names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

Approach-focused care delivered online

Cindy commonly uses the Gottman Method to look at interaction patterns and build practical communication skills for relationship challenges. The Gottman Method focuses on small daily habits and conversations that help people relate more clearly and reduce conflict.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to understand how early bonds shape current reactions. That approach helps people notice patterns in close relationships and develop more supported ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy is another core influence and emphasizes being heard; sessions focus on the person's own goals and pace rather than a fixed agenda.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cindy will discuss options and help choose techniques that match a person's needs, goals, and comfort level. The plan is collaborative and adjusted over time based on what is helpful.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for more in-depth conversation and skill practice, phone calls can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can support brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between appointments. These formats make it easier to schedule care around daily life and to keep momentum between sessions.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Cindy commonly help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction issues, grief, eating concerns, ADHD, and many relationship or family-related difficulties.

How would you describe her style of therapy?

Sessions are warm and straightforward with a focus on practical skills and emotional connection. She adapts methods to fit each person's goals and preferences.

What is her professional background?

Cindy has 18 years of experience as a practicing therapist and uses a mix of approaches to match client needs.

Which credentials and location apply to this clinician?

She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and provides services while located in Tennessee.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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