I really like
that you’re
willing to
“think outside
the box.”
—SB
Praise
INSPIRING, ENCOURAGING, FREEING
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You are warm and approachable.
I’m more grounded and centered, so there’s less room for my anxiety to creep in. It’s powerful to feel awake, to pay full attention to my mind and body. It’s not easy. I have a choice to engage and not shut down. I feel more alive.
I really appreciated our session today. I think it is working to heal and rewire my brain pathways, and I totally slowed down and enjoyed a peaceful evening with my husband, something I haven’t done in a while.
You follow a flow of what’s best for me, and we create it together. It’s an organic process.
Cindy was a steady presence in my life in the midst of a tumultuous period. She and I created an environment in which I felt safe and supported to explore very difficult emotions, thoughts and events at a depth I had not previously ventured into. At the right moment, she constructively challenged me with grace, care, respect and insight. Her questions and guidance would resonate far beyond the sessions.
I’m feeling more fluid and less stuck. I’m optimistic.
I leave the session feeling better, even if I’m upset about something, because you help me get in touch with what I’m really feeling.
Thank you for your help this summer. Although we only met a couple of times you helped me reframe my thinking about my cancer recurrence and eased my mental state considerably.
I regularly traveled a long way from my home for my sessions, and it was worth it because Cindy is a uniquely skilled and gifted person at what she does. She helped me develop a steady sense of self that has brought me to the most genuinely centered place I’ve been thus far in my life.
I feel like I’m living more comfortably in my own skin.
I’ve been feeling an up swelling of happiness. The last time I felt this was when my children were born. Something is stirring, loosening up.
I feel calm, soft and spacious. There’s an absence of the cold fear.
I’m changing the way I react to others.
I have a lot more confidence facing the unknown than I’d ever had before.
Sessions with Cindy are often enjoyable, yet at the same time she’s tough; she won’t let you be lazy with yourself, or fall back on the tired old habits that landed you in therapy in the first place.
Therapy feels like sacred space to me.
Our sessions are rich. I can count on you and trust you. You don’t give me the answers; you help me uncover what’s going on within me. You lead, and we work together.
After struggling with my eating disorder for years, I am finally able to eat when I’m hungry and know what type of food my body wants. It feels liberating.
I find myself setting boundaries without the usual negative self-talk or guilt.
I am now able to tell my husband what I feel, and what I need, and he’s stepping up.
I quickly learned strategies to cope with stress and anxiety.
Since I stopped drinking, I can feel my feelings and think more clearly.
Therapy has been a game changer. I’m putting trust back into my body.
I feel whole now.
Cindy is easy to talk to.
When I came to Cindy I was stressing about what college I wanted to go to. I tend to be very hard on myself. Cindy taught me how to relax and trust myself more.
She’s done what I thought was impossible; Cindy helped me to reconnect and build trust with my dad and stepmother.
Letter written by parents of a teen: At a critical time in our daughter’s development, Cindy Dern provided, in our opinion, skillful, compassionate and practical guidance. I honestly believe that Cindy’s therapeutic skills dramatically improved what could have been an extremely difficult period for our entire family.
I’m feeling a lot more joy and lightness with my partner.
Your guidance has helped us get farther together than would ever (and I mean EVER!) have been possible for us on our own. You’ve been a real source of calm, comfort and clarity.
After several counseling sessions, we’re already using the skills we learned; we’re getting along better and enjoying each other more.
We’ve come a long way. I’m really happy for that.
Cindy approaches therapy with quality, integrity, professionalism, and especially with lots of compassion. She is a real asset to our center.
—Bob Hausman, MA, Adult and Family Therapist, Founder, Woodstock Therapy Center
Cindy has a wonderful ability to connect with people. She integrates different approaches to meet the unique needs of her clients. Cindy is flexible and authentic.
—Dr. Ernest Shaw, MD, Psychiatrist, Director, Center for Mind/Body Medicine
I’ve known Cindy’s work for fifteen years, and have been impressed by her ability to integrate classical psychotherapy with various alternative methods. Her commitment to EMDR and dance therapy is inspiring. She offers creativity, passion, and wisdom in working with both adults and teens.
—Dr. Carlos Valle, MD, Psychiatrist, former Medical Director, Mental Health Services, HealthAlliance
I’ve seen Cindy inspire people to take risks and try things they never thought they could do, especially as it relates to movement, relaxation and creative expression. She is a dynamic, flexible and energetic group facilitator.
—Barbara Sarah, LCSW,
Founder, Oncology Support Program, HealthAlliance; Director, Third Opinion
Your presentation Adding Zest: A Creative, Skill Building Workshop for Clinicians was truly excellent and inspiring! Everyone was engaged and came away with many tools for their toolbox. You were a great role model in demonstrating how you genuinely love your work.
—Social Worker
, BOCES Southern Westchester County
(Board of Cooperative Educational Services)
Your keynote address and workshops on wellness were the highlight of the Peer Leadership–Youth Wellness Conference. I was impressed by the high degree of sincerity and professionalism with which you gave your presentations.
—Public School Teacher,
Institute for Prevention Conference
OMEGA INSTITUTE
I’ve never met a more motivational, practical, encouraging and genuine teacher than you.
It was so beautiful to dance and learn from such wonderful, open-hearted people.
—Student, Omega Institute
Cindy created a safe place to learn and participate, and the program was very well planned. Her kind and compassionate approach added to the amazing spirit of the program.
—Student, Omega Institute
I appreciate how hard you work to create a successful and transformative wellness program.
—Elizabeth Lesser,
Co-founder, Omega Institute
Contact Cindy
845.679.8184
support@cindydern.com