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Cynthia Churm

Cynthia Churm, LCSW

Wisconsin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Grief

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Wisconsin
LCSW, licence 6593 - 123
NPI
1447451208
Experience
30 years
Languages
English
Location
Wisconsin

These details come from information Cynthia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflict
  • Trauma and abuse

About Cynthia

Cynthia Churm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with 30 years of professional experience. She works with people on relationship concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and the practice does not accept international clients at this time.

Over three decades Cynthia has supported people dealing with abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, cancer, and aging concerns. She has also worked with communication and commitment issues, codependency, and body image worries. Her background includes addressing the emotional impact of disasters and co-morbid health conditions.

Her style is practical and direct. She focuses on clear conversations about what feels most urgent and what can change. This looks like identifying patterns, testing small changes, and tracking what helps in everyday life. The aim is to make progress that fits a person’s routines and responsibilities.

Cynthia adapts the plan based on what a person brings to the first sessions. She adjusts pacing and goals to match work, family, and health demands. People who prefer steady, experience-informed guidance tend to find this approach straightforward and useful.

To begin a working relationship she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

BHow sessions work

Evidence-informed approaches and online sessions

Cynthia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach works on identifying unhelpful patterns in relationships and testing small behavioral shifts to improve communication and trust. This approach helps with commitment issues, codependency, and communication breakdowns.

Another approach emphasizes coping strategies for trauma, grief, and major life changes. It involves pacing conversations about difficult events, developing concrete coping steps, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. This method supports people facing loss, abuse, or health-related stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and daily responsibilities. She adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances change so that therapy stays practical and relevant.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people maintain therapy alongside work, caregiving, and medical appointments.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, aging issues, and body image.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and direct, emphasizing clear conversations and small, testable changes. She focuses on what can be done day to day to ease strain and improve functioning.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets goals.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin. Sessions are provided in Wisconsin only.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available.

How does pricing work?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the client’s location within Wisconsin.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and planning process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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