Cindy Lemberg, LCSW
Client Services
Individual Therapy for teens & adults
Autism Assessments for 16+
Groups
Services for Professionals
Professional Consultation
Training & Speaking Engagements
My first and continued passion is supporting individuals impacted by trauma. In private practice, I’ve dedicated my professional growth to understanding neurodiversity, trauma, minority stress, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Many of the people I work with navigate a blend of these experiences.
I work with trans and gender-diverse clients who are exploring identity, and can assist with the documentation needed to access gender-affirming medical services.
I provide Comprehensive Autism Testing for adults (16+).
Who I work with
Fees & Location
Intake Session: $175
55-Minute Session: $150
Insurance: I am in-network with Aetna, BCBS**, CBHA, Cigna, MedCost, United Health/Optum. (**excluding ACA plans "Blue Local" and "Blue Value")
I only offer therapy services via telehealth to clients living in North Carolina. (Autism testing requires one in-person appointment)
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I create a safe, relaxed space where clients can work through the challenges and stressors impacting their lives. My approach begins with the belief that nothing is ‘wrong’ with you—you are already whole. No matter your background, culture, or identity, you can expect an inviting environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
For adults pursuing Autism Testing
I designed this evaluation process specifically with adults in mind. Many adults are still assessed using protocols originally created for young children—adapted over time, but often still feeling reductive or misaligned with adult experiences. My goal is to offer accurate, comprehensive evaluations that truly reflect the lives of adults who have spent years “flying under the radar.”
Working with me
My first career was as a middle school PE teacher, where I quickly realized that my interest wasn't in teaching—it was in connecting with the students who needed extra support. In 2006, a series of unexpected choices brought me to Charlotte and into the world of community mental health. I entered a system that often misunderstood trauma, where kids who had endured overwhelming experiences were labeled “defiant” or seen as “behavior problems,” and were being raised by caregivers who had often gone through similar trauma themselves. Along the way, I also went on a bit of a personal journey. I met my wife, was diagnosed with ADHD in my 30's, and started to actually become comfortable and confident with who I am.
From the beginning, my approach has been to help people make sense of how their past experiences shape their present challenges. My goal in therapy is to support clients in breaking cycles of self-judgment, shame, and guilt so they can move toward more compassionate and empowered ways of being.