About Ms. Trollope

Cynthia Trollope, MA, LAC, NCC

Cynthia Trollope, MA, LAC, NCC

Licensed Associate Counselor

Hi, I’m Cindy!

I’m so glad that you are here. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), specializing in sports performance and mindset training. However, I’m not just a counselor, I am a human (and an athlete), just like you. In my free time, I enjoy training and showing performance horses, mountain biking, traveling, and getting lost in a good book.

During therapy, I strive to help you become the best version of yourself. We can explore difficult issues in an emotionally safe environment, free of judgement. I believe that a therapeutic relationship based on trust is essential for successful outcomes. As we join forces toward your goals, I seek to provide a place to process your experiences and find support, education, and empowerment. I am committed to an inclusive counseling room that accepts all individuals.

My therapeutic approach is predominantly Person-Centered, which means that I focus on your personal strengths and promote self-exploration. I incorporate techniques from many therapeutic systems, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Gestalt Therapy. This holistic approach allows me to design a counseling program for your unique needs (therapy is not one-size-fits-all!).

Upon client request, I also provide an integration of faith and spirituality in counseling. Your spirituality or religion can be a powerful catalyst toward change, especially when applied alongside evidence-based counseling tools.

Finally, I offer mental coaching services to athletes and performers worldwide through our virtual platform. While coaching is not a replacement for counseling, it can be a helpful training resource for any individual trying to reach their fullest potential.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

Contact: cindy@sherlinconsulting.com

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Cynthia C. Trollope, MA, LAC, NCC

Cynthia Trollope is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) whose clinical work blends a compassionate, person-centered foundation with evidence-based performance psychology. She offers both counseling and mental skills training, with a particular emphasis on helping athletes, performers, and individuals across life domains achieve mental wellness and reach their full potential. Her professional experience spans clinical counseling, academic research, and elite performance coaching.

Cynthia specializes in sports performance counseling and mindset training for athletes at every level, from recreational riders to national-level competitors and Olympians. With firsthand experience as a competitive equestrian herself, she brings deep empathy and insight into the unique pressures faced by those in high-stakes environments. Through individual sessions and virtual coaching, she helps clients overcome mental blocks, manage competition anxiety, and develop confidence both in and out of the arena.

Her clinical approach integrates person-centered therapy with modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Gestalt Therapy. Cynthia believes therapy is not one-size-fits-all and is committed to tailoring each intervention to the unique strengths, needs, and values of her clients. She also offers spiritually integrated counseling upon request, creating a space where clients may explore the intersection of faith and mental health within evidence-based care.

Cynthia earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University, where she was mentored by top educators and clinical providers. She holds a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with honors, as well as minors in Spanish, Business, and Philosophy. She has also worked as a public health research assistant at Johns Hopkins University and continues to contribute to research-based practice.

Her career has included working for some of the world’s top equestrian competitors, giving her an intimate understanding of the challenges and rewards of professional athletics. She continues to train and compete at an internationally-recognized level, with a focus on mentoring others and promoting mental health in athletics.

Cynthia joined Sherlin Consulting Group in 2025, where she continues to serve clients with a dedication to excellence in counseling, performance enhancement, and client-centered care. Whether working with clients navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or performance pressure, Cynthia builds a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. Her goal is to help every individual she works with grow into the most confident and authentic version of themselves.