Cynthia Benedict, LMHC, LPC, CLC

Compassionate counseling for every stage of life—from childhood through the senior years.
Counseling and life coaching in Longwood, Florida, backed by almost 30 years of experience helping people through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and family concerns.
Serving children, teens, adults, couples, families, and seniors throughout Longwood, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Casselberry, Sanford, Heathrow, Apopka, Seminole County, and the Greater Orlando area—with care, honesty, and hope.

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida (MH 6009), a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, and a nationally Certified Life Coach, with almost 30 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, family concerns, and major life transitions. I have been in private practice since 2007 and previously served as Executive Director of a local community behavioral health organization.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor — Florida License #MH6009
Licensed Professional Counselor — Missouri License #2016011618
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Central Florida, and Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri
While education and clinical training are essential, some of my greatest lessons have come from life itself. I've been married for more than 44 years, raised three children, and now treasure every moment with my three granddaughters. Those experiences have taught me that every family faces challenges and every season of life brings opportunities to learn, grow, heal, and begin again — I believe people are far more resilient than they often realize.

My office in Longwood serves individuals and families throughout Longwood, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Sanford, Casselberry, Heathrow, Apopka, Seminole County, and the Greater Orlando area, along with secure online counseling and life coaching for clients throughout Florida. If you're taking the first step toward counseling, or returning after many years, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. Sometimes one conversation really can change the direction of a life — perhaps yours begins today.