Cindy Purifoy

I’m a Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT) and also a Certified Grief Therapist and Educator through David Kessler's Grief.com.

My areas of specialization include:

• Grief and loss
• Loneliness
• Life transitions
• Trauma
• Anxiety and Stress
• Perfectionism
• Shame
• Low self-confidence
• Recovery from domestic violence and abuse

I am especially passionate about helping people who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward.

Professionally, my background includes providing therapeutic music services in hospice and NICU settings, as well as individual and group therapy at a domestic violence shelter during my graduate training. Today, I work with individuals and families facing grief, trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Raised on a farm in Minnesota, I learned early the value of hard work, independence, and perseverance. Later in life, I also learned the importance of asking for help during difficult seasons. My own experiences with loss, trauma, and healing deepened my appreciation for the power of therapy and the importance of having supportive people beside us when life becomes painful or unrecognizable.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are doing the best you can with the resources you have right now. Together, we will explore new perspectives, build on your strengths, and create a path toward greater clarity, resilience, connection, and peace. Above all, I want you to feel seen, heard, and supported as you navigate whatever challenges life has placed before you.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, so one of my first priorities is helping you feel as comfortable as possible. Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy at this point in your life.

I'll ask questions about your current concerns, the important relationships in your life, and the experiences that have shaped who you are. I believe that none of us exists in isolation—our families, losses, life transitions, and relationships all influence how we navigate the world today.

We'll also talk about what you're hoping will be different as a result of therapy. You don't need to have everything figured out before you arrive. Whether you're facing grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, or a major life transition, we'll begin exploring your story together and identifying a path forward that feels meaningful and realistic for you.

Most importantly, I want you to leave that first session feeling heard, understood, and a little less alone than when you arrived.