Cinda Gunderson, MSW, LICSW

Cinda Gunderson (she/her) is an independent contractor (website for Cinda) and is licensed in the state of Minnesota as an Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has 25 years of experience in the field and holds a bachelor’s degree (BSSW) from the University of North Dakota, and a master’s degree (MSW) from Augsburg University.

Certified as a Synergetic Play Therapist in 2024, Cinda uses play as a primary modality in her work with children. Synergetic Play Therapy® (2008) is a research-informed model of play therapy blending the therapeutic power of play with nervous system regulation, interpersonal neurobiology, physics, attachment, mindfulness, and therapist authenticity. 

Cinda understands the significance of play as a means of communication and follows the child's pace and sense of autonomy in a safe and connected environment to help facilitate integration and healing. She enjoys working with children on emotion regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, life transitions, and school and peer difficulties. She involves parents in the therapy process providing collaboration, education, and guidance. Consistent parent involvement in treatment is always welcomed and encouraged to enhance the parent/child relationship and to support parents on their parenting journeys. *For more information related to the principles of Synergetic Play Therapy please visit: https://synergeticplaytherapy.com/history/

Cinda sees clients virtually and in-person at the Waconia location primarily serving children (ages 6 -12 years) and their families.

Email Cinda: CindaGunderson@ClinicalAndDevelopmentalServices.com