- Evidence-informed care
- Focus on sleep
- Collaborative planning
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Yamokoski is a psychologist practicing in Ohio who helps people struggling with sleep problems as well as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She brings 15 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her goal is to help clients feel steadier and get better rest where sleep is a concern.
She uses approaches grounded in cognitive behavioral ideas and trauma-focused work. In early sessions she explains different options and helps people choose a path that fits their needs. Treatment plans are often time-limited and focused on measurable changes people can notice between visits.
Cynthia has worked with people affected by a wide range of traumatic events, including first responder and veteran issues, accidents, and sexual trauma. She also supports people coping with grief, addiction, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic, and other intense reactions. These experience areas inform how she structures care and sets goals with each person.
The approach in sessions is collaborative and straightforward. Clients can expect clear explanations, skill-building exercises, and guided practice. When sleep or rest is a focus, treatment prioritizes routines and techniques that fit daily life.
She asks clients to take part in shared decision-making about their care and treatment choices. The emphasis is on pacing, safety, and making steady progress. People who want to start are invited to follow the site’s start process to match and schedule an initial session.
How cognitive and trauma-focused approaches work online
Many of the techniques Dr. Yamokoski uses come from cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments. It also teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, panic, worry, and sleep disruption. Trauma-focused therapy targets the ways traumatic memories and reminders affect daily life and teaches strategies to reduce their hold on everyday functioning.Choosing a therapy approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explain options, discuss what each approach involves, and work with the client to pick methods that match symptoms, goals, and personal preferences. Sessions generally include education, guided exercises, and practice assignments to use between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins from wherever a person is located. Some techniques, like brief skill coaching or sleep routine planning, translate well to remote visits and can be used between sessions to track progress.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with sleep and rest difficulties along with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, addiction, OCD, panic, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The work is practical and collaborative. She uses clear explanations, skill practice, and time-limited plans aimed at measurable change.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked with people affected by a range of traumatic events, including first responder and veteran issues.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She is listed as OH Psychologist P.6572 and practices in Ohio.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.