Virtual Therapy · Texas & Florida
The exhaustion you feel
isn’t from working too hard.
It’s from holding yourself together for so long. I offer specialized trauma therapy for adults, teens, and children. A safe place to heal what years of “just push through” never could.
Cindy Barnes, LPC-S · Private Pay · $200/hour
Does Any of This Sound Like You?
You're not broken. You're carrying something that was never yours to carry.
You hold it together for everyone else — but inside, there's an exhaustion that sleep can't fix. You're so tired of pretending you're fine.
You've tried therapy before — and it helped some, but something still feels stuck. Like there's a layer underneath that no one's been able to reach.
You grew up in a home where your feelings didn't matter — and now you struggle to trust people, set boundaries, or believe you actually deserve good things.
Your child is struggling and you don't know how to help — you can see something's going on, but you can't quite reach it. And that helplessness is its own kind of pain.
You look successful on the outside — good job, nice house — but inside, you feel disconnected. You've built a life that looks good on paper, but it doesn't feel like yours.
If you read any of that and thought, “that's me” — you're in the right place.
This is exactly what I help with. And things really can change.
Who I Work With
I Work With People Who Are Ready for Something Deeper
My clients aren't looking for a quick fix. They're looking for someone who actually gets it — someone who won't rush them, won't judge them, and won't treat them like a checklist.
Adults
Carrying the weight of a childhood that didn't feel safe. Ready to stop just surviving and start actually living.
Teens
Navigating big feelings, family stress, or experiences that feel too heavy. I meet them exactly where they are.
Children
When something's going on underneath the behavior. I help kids express what words can't — through play.
Parents
Watching your child struggle and not knowing how to help. You don't have to figure this out alone.
Why Private Pay
Your Healing Shouldn't Have a Middleman
I chose not to take insurance — and it's one of the best decisions I've made for my clients. Here's what that means for you.
Nobody decides when you're "done"
Insurance companies cap your sessions based on their budget, not your healing. With me, we work together as long as you need.
Nothing goes on your permanent record
Insurance requires a diagnosis before they'll pay. Here, you're a person — not a billing code.
Your sessions get the time they need
No rigid 50-minute boxes. Your healing gets breathing room — including intensive sessions when that's what serves you best.
I use what actually works for you
No pre-authorization. No treatment plans written for a reviewer who's never met you. Just what's actually going to help.
Straightforward pricing. No surprise bills. No insurance games. Just honest, focused care between you and me.
Let's TalkHow I Help
Healing That Goes Deeper Than Words
Most of what you're carrying isn't just in your head — it's in your body. That's why talking about it only gets you so far. I use approaches that reach the places where your pain actually lives.
For Adults & Teens
If you've been stuck for years — if you know something is wrong but can't quite name it — I work with your brain and body together to reach the places where your trauma actually lives. Not just the places you can talk about.
Especially powerful if you've tried therapy before and still feel like something's missing.
For Children
Kids don't sit on a couch and talk about their feelings. They show you through play. I use creative, age-appropriate methods that let children express what's going on inside — safely, at their own pace, in a way that makes sense to them.
I work closely with parents too. You're part of this journey.
What It Looks Like
From Surviving to Actually Living
Here's what the path looks like when you're ready.
Reach Out
Send me a message or book online. Tell me a little about what brought you here. No pressure — just a conversation to see if we're the right fit for each other.
We Build Your Plan Together
No templates. No cookie-cutter approaches. We create something that reflects your story, your goals, and your pace. This is your therapy.
Weekly Sessions From Your Space
Secure, confidential virtual sessions from wherever you feel most comfortable. Consistent scheduling that works around your real life.
Real, Lasting Change
Over time, you rebuild self-trust. You strengthen your relationships. You rediscover parts of yourself that got buried along the way. Not just coping — truly healing.
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone Anymore
Taking this step takes courage. I know that. And I want you to know — you don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
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