Cynthia Knowles

With a unique perspective shaped by 12 years of active military service, including deployments in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Cynthia Knowles brings a wealth of real-world experience to her role as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Supervisor. Her journey from the United States Air Force to the field of mental health counseling has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by veterans, first responders, and individuals navigating life's complex transitions.

Cynthia's approach to therapy is characterized by her relaxed, relational style, which creates a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their struggles and wounds. This atmosphere is carefully cultivated to facilitate effective movement towards understanding and healing. Her passion for helping people grow and mature through difficult life situations is evident in her commitment to providing comprehensive mental health services.

As a Clinical Supervisor, Cynthia plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of counseling professionals. She works closely with counseling students and interns throughout their training, imparting not only clinical skills but also the importance of creating a supportive therapeutic alliance. This mentorship role allows her to multiply her impact, ensuring that her client-centered approach and deep empathy continue to influence the field of mental health counseling.

Cynthia offers a wide range of services to address diverse client needs. Her expertise spans talk therapy, marital counseling, and several specialized trauma-focused modalities including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM). She also employs Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), demonstrating her versatility in adapting therapeutic approaches to best serve her clients.

Specializing in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship counseling, divorce recovery, infidelity, and codependency, Cynthia is well-equipped to support adults and elders through a variety of life challenges. Her background in military service makes her particularly attuned to the unique needs of veterans and first responders, offering them specialized support informed by personal experience.

Cynthia's professional journey is complemented by her personal life as a mother of twin daughters, adding another layer of understanding to her work with families and parents. This blend of professional expertise and personal insight allows her to connect with clients on a deeper level, fostering trust and facilitating meaningful change.