About Me
Let me help you reclaim your life; it’s your time.
— Cindy
California-Based Therapist, Author & Speaker
I live my passion every day… to serve and help others make their epic comebacks after major life events.
After completing my Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work and my training at Mayo Clinic, I went on to develop specialties in marriage and healthy family relationships, post-traumatic growth, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, complex-high-need-family interventions, traumatic loss, and grief work for sudden death, and the management of a life-altering illness, all for the benefit of my clients.
I have worked with thousands of successful people, just like you. Let’s connect and reclaim your life.
Cindy Finch, LCSW
Authored and Published Works
Since 2013, I have authored and published works which have appeared on national websites and in publications like the LA Times, St. Anthonys’ Press, Huffington Post, Chasing the Cure, Coping With Cancer, Rochester Women’s Magazine and more.
My book, When Grief is Good, has been on the Amazon bestseller list and has guided readers towards finding their footing in the wake of loss.
“In the depth of loss, hope rises to the surface. We have a chance to grow after trauma—an opportunity waiting for us if we choose to take it. In When Grief Is Good, therapist Cindy Finch shows you how to rediscover meaning, purpose, and happiness when your life is no longer the same. After enduring her own unimaginable loss, Cindy realized she never would have chosen her life’s circumstances, but she wouldn’t change them, either. From her pain came growth, clarity, and direction. Now she’s helping others move on from their trials and tribulations and choose to grow through them.”
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You can heal through your hardships and become who we were always meant to be. I know this is hard, I’m cheering for you! Keep going. -Cindy
Featured In: Podcasts, TV & More
Beyond The Balance Sheet
Growing Through Grief: Learning from Your Loss With Cindy Finch
Uncorking a Story
Grief and marriage and hot monogamy
About the book and the Cry Closet/ Self-preservation.
The Pupil's Life
Loss as the birthplace of empathy and becoming highly focused because of suffering.
Fit for Joy
Honoring ourselves during and after our struggles. "There must be a reason I'm still alive." Suffering as a companion and teacher.
Guest interview on According to Jimmy
Cindy Finch on walking with God through illness*
From the depths of my own trials. This interview juxtaposes what it was like then, going through my own trying time dealing with illness and trying to hold onto anything to steady me as I went forward. *Contains emotional content.
When I’m not working
I am now enjoying the richest time of my life as I celebrate the hard fights I’ve won. I am happily married to Darin, and we are just about to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. I am also a proud mom to my three adult children, Jordan, Zach, and Brandon. : )
I love spending time with my family and being active with friends. I love taking our pups, Bella and Buddy, to Huntington Dog Beach, hiking all the great trails in Orange County, reading a good book, and trying new restaurants.
Love to read? Me too! These are some of my favorite books.
Let’s Connect
Contact Cindy Finch Therapy to schedule your first session or learn more about our services. Together, we’ll build the life you deserve.
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