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Texas A&M University Commerce - Counseling

Clinical Associate Professor of Counseling at Southern Methodist University
Higher Education
Cyndi
Matthews, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Sachse, Texas
Dynamic and enthusiastic Counselor Educator, Researcher, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) interested in working with diversity, multicultural, and social justice issues in the areas of marriage and family relationships and personal/individual counseling. Dr. Cyndi has over 15 years of counseling experience with individuals, couples, and families.

Professional Service:
• Secretary of ALGBTIC
• Board Member of ASERVIC
• President Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors (TAMFC)
• Senator Texas Counselors for Social Justice (TxCSJ)
• Emerging Leader Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW)

Courses Taught:
• Multicultural Counseling • Couples and Family Therapy
• Counseling Theories • Developmental Processes Through the Lifetime
• Career Development • Practicum in Counseling
• Group Counseling • Crisis Intervention
• Professional Ethics • Beginning Counseling Skills/Pre-Practicum Skills
• Introduction to Psychology • Organizational Behavior
• Family Counseling • Couple's Counseling

Counseling Specialties:
• Individuals/Couples/Families • LGBT Issues/Gender Identity
• Depression/Anxiety/Stress • Addiction (Drug/Alcohol/Gambling/Sex, etc.)
• Eating Disorders • Religious Abuse/Cult Recovery
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Sexual, Emotional, & and Physical Abuse
• Anger Management • Domestic Violence
• Sex Therapy • Premarital Counseling
• Communication Skills • Relationship Effectiveness

Experience

  • University of North Texas at Dallas

    Counseling Lecturer/Full Time Faculty

    • Teach Master’s level Counseling courses both online and in person:
    • Develop Counseling courses/program content according to CACREP standards
    • Clinic Director – Oversee University Community Counseling Clinic
    • Train staff, faculty, and students who utilize clinic in HIPAA & FERPA compliance
    • Practicum Coordinator – Direct and oversee admittance into practicum; coordinate student practicum sites both on and off campus; Oversee and coordinate with other practicum instructors
    • Academic Advisor for Community Counseling (Adult) Track Students
    • Clinical supervisor of six or more students per semester in Counseling in practicum
    • Participate in department and university and program committees (Wellness Committee, Employment Search Committees)

  • University of North Texas at Dallas

    Adjunct Faculty

    Teach graduate courses in Counseling
    • Developmental Process through the Lifetime
    • Career Counseling
    • Counseling Practicum - Clinical Supervisor/Instructor

  • Southern Methodist University

    Clinical Associate Professor of Counseling

    Mathews worked at Southern Methodist University as a Clinical Associate Professor of Counseling

  • University of Louisiana at Monroe

    Assistant Professor of Counseling

    Mathews worked at University of Louisiana at Monroe as a Assistant Professor of Counseling

  • Dr. Cyndi Matthews Counseling www.drcyndimatthews.com

    Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Nationally Certified Counselor

    Mathews worked at Dr. Cyndi Matthews Counseling www.drcyndimatthews.com as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Nationally Certified Counselor

  • Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists - a division of Texas Counseling Association

    President

    Mathews worked at Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists - a division of Texas Counseling Association as a President

Education

  • Texas A&M University-Commerce

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Counselor Education
    Minors/Specialties: • Multicultural/Diversity Cognate/Minor (18 credits) • Marriage and Family Therapy Minor (18 credits) • Psychology Minor (18 credits) Awards/Scholarships: • John Wayne Yarbrough Scholarship • Truax Doctoral Scholarship • Barbara Gazda Scholarship for ASGW • McQuary Doctoral Scholarship • Chi Sigma Iota Service Award • Cash for College Scholarship

  • Texas A&M University-Commerce

    Master of Science (M.S.)

    Counseling

  • Brigham Young University

    Master of Organizational Behavior

    Business
    School of Management Scholarship

  • Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists - a division of Texas Counseling Association

    President



Publications

  • An integrative, empowerment model for helping lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth negotiate the coming-out process.

    Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling

    This model was developed by the primary author to help counselors work with LGBT youth through the coming out process and beyond. Many lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth find the coming-out process challenging in a predominantly heterosexual and heterosexist society. The authors introduce a new integrative, empowerment model to help counselors assist their clients navigate this sometimes difficult process. LGB adolescents may be faced with rejection from family, peers, religious leaders, doctrines, and even themselves. If counselors are aware of factors that impede as well as contribute to making coming out a positive and empowering experience, they are better prepared to counsel, warn, and discuss with their clients the liabilities and benefits of coming out to those around them.

  • An integrative, empowerment model for helping lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth negotiate the coming-out process.

    Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling

    This model was developed by the primary author to help counselors work with LGBT youth through the coming out process and beyond. Many lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth find the coming-out process challenging in a predominantly heterosexual and heterosexist society. The authors introduce a new integrative, empowerment model to help counselors assist their clients navigate this sometimes difficult process. LGB adolescents may be faced with rejection from family, peers, religious leaders, doctrines, and even themselves. If counselors are aware of factors that impede as well as contribute to making coming out a positive and empowering experience, they are better prepared to counsel, warn, and discuss with their clients the liabilities and benefits of coming out to those around them.

  • Second generation adult former cult group members' recovery experiences: Implications for counseling

    Dissertation ProQuest

    Author interviewed 15 former cult members who were born and raised in cults. Utilizing a constructivist grounded theory approach, the author developed 12 pertinent themes for counselors to consider while counseling former cult members.

  • An integrative, empowerment model for helping lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth negotiate the coming-out process.

    Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling

    This model was developed by the primary author to help counselors work with LGBT youth through the coming out process and beyond. Many lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth find the coming-out process challenging in a predominantly heterosexual and heterosexist society. The authors introduce a new integrative, empowerment model to help counselors assist their clients navigate this sometimes difficult process. LGB adolescents may be faced with rejection from family, peers, religious leaders, doctrines, and even themselves. If counselors are aware of factors that impede as well as contribute to making coming out a positive and empowering experience, they are better prepared to counsel, warn, and discuss with their clients the liabilities and benefits of coming out to those around them.

  • Second generation adult former cult group members' recovery experiences: Implications for counseling

    Dissertation ProQuest

    Author interviewed 15 former cult members who were born and raised in cults. Utilizing a constructivist grounded theory approach, the author developed 12 pertinent themes for counselors to consider while counseling former cult members.

  • Gender Aware Therapy

    Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy

    This article describes what gender aware therapy is, the specific therapeutic techniques, and psychological underpinnings.

  • An integrative, empowerment model for helping lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth negotiate the coming-out process.

    Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling

    This model was developed by the primary author to help counselors work with LGBT youth through the coming out process and beyond. Many lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth find the coming-out process challenging in a predominantly heterosexual and heterosexist society. The authors introduce a new integrative, empowerment model to help counselors assist their clients navigate this sometimes difficult process. LGB adolescents may be faced with rejection from family, peers, religious leaders, doctrines, and even themselves. If counselors are aware of factors that impede as well as contribute to making coming out a positive and empowering experience, they are better prepared to counsel, warn, and discuss with their clients the liabilities and benefits of coming out to those around them.

  • Second generation adult former cult group members' recovery experiences: Implications for counseling

    Dissertation ProQuest

    Author interviewed 15 former cult members who were born and raised in cults. Utilizing a constructivist grounded theory approach, the author developed 12 pertinent themes for counselors to consider while counseling former cult members.

  • Gender Aware Therapy

    Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy

    This article describes what gender aware therapy is, the specific therapeutic techniques, and psychological underpinnings.

  • Counseling with second generation cult survivors

    Merlot II: Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching

    Website available at: http://www.merlot.org/merlot/goToMaterial.htm;jsessionid=23884DE9F295E39F6DFACD49BBAF708B?url=http%3a%2f%2fcontentbuilder.merlot.org%2ftoolkit%2fusers%2fCyndi%2fcultrecovery&materialid=678848&entrytype=1

  • An integrative, empowerment model for helping lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth negotiate the coming-out process.

    Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling

    This model was developed by the primary author to help counselors work with LGBT youth through the coming out process and beyond. Many lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth find the coming-out process challenging in a predominantly heterosexual and heterosexist society. The authors introduce a new integrative, empowerment model to help counselors assist their clients navigate this sometimes difficult process. LGB adolescents may be faced with rejection from family, peers, religious leaders, doctrines, and even themselves. If counselors are aware of factors that impede as well as contribute to making coming out a positive and empowering experience, they are better prepared to counsel, warn, and discuss with their clients the liabilities and benefits of coming out to those around them.

  • Second generation adult former cult group members' recovery experiences: Implications for counseling

    Dissertation ProQuest

    Author interviewed 15 former cult members who were born and raised in cults. Utilizing a constructivist grounded theory approach, the author developed 12 pertinent themes for counselors to consider while counseling former cult members.

  • Gender Aware Therapy

    Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy

    This article describes what gender aware therapy is, the specific therapeutic techniques, and psychological underpinnings.

  • Counseling with second generation cult survivors

    Merlot II: Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching

    Website available at: http://www.merlot.org/merlot/goToMaterial.htm;jsessionid=23884DE9F295E39F6DFACD49BBAF708B?url=http%3a%2f%2fcontentbuilder.merlot.org%2ftoolkit%2fusers%2fCyndi%2fcultrecovery&materialid=678848&entrytype=1

  • Second-Generation Adult Former Cult Group Members' Recovery Experiences: Implications for Counseling

    International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling

    Cult survivors experience psychological challenges after leaving a cult, and reintegration into society can be a difficult process. Children who are born and raised in cults face additional challenges (e.g., effects of abuse and neglect, attachment disorders, and lack of education). Scant attention has been paid in the literature to the experiences and treatment needs of these second-generation cult survivors. In this study, the experiences of 15 second-generation adult former cult members were explored involving constructivist grounded theory and a social justice-focused inquiry. Findings hold promise for increasing counselors’ understanding of former cult members’ experiences, needs, and concerns, supporting competent counseling practice with this population.

Positions

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Counselors for Social Justice

    Senator (2009-2011)

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Counselors for Social Justice

    Senator (2009-2011)

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Counselors for Social Justice

    Senator (2009-2011)

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Counselors for Social Justice

    Senator (2009-2011)

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Counselors for Social Justice

    Senator (2009-2011)

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Counselors for Social Justice

    Senator (2009-2011)

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Counselors for Social Justice

    Senator (2009-2011)

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Counselors for Social Justice

    Senator (2009-2011)

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Counselors for Social Justice

    Senator (2009-2011)

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Counselors for Social Justice

    Senator (2009-2011)

  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Counselors

    President (2014-2016); President Elect (2012-2014); Secretary (2010 - 2014)

  • Texas Counselors for Social Justice

    Senator (2009-2011)

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