Our Team

Cinthia McNeill Smith (Cindy) is an experienced mental health professional with over 23 years of experience in the field of social work. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with her Private Independent Practice certification (LICSW, PIP). She earned her Bachelor of Social Work at The University of North Alabama, in Florence, Alabama. She earned a Master of Social Work at The University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Cindy was intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy by trainers of Marsha Linehan’s DBT team in Denver, Colorado. She spent eight years in forensic social work with The University of Alabama, Youth Services, providing services for adjudicated teenagers, both in residential and community settings. There were two additional years of forensic work, as a mitigation investigator, in capital murder cases and as a mitigator in defense cases in Jefferson County. Cindy specializes in areas such as mood disorders, PTSD, childhood trauma, grief, adjustment disorders, relational and marital issues. Cindy is dedicated to assisting her patients in achieving their goals and helping them learn the necessary coping skills to live their best lives. Beyond professional life, Cindy spends time with her friends, family, traveling, cooking and trying new restaurants. She also has a special affinity for all fur babies and most everything outdoors. Rosie, the five-year-old Shih Tzu in the picture above has been her therapeutic sidekick for the last 4 and ½ years. Rosie loves her patients but knows instinctively when a patient is not a dog person or is not in the mood for pet therapy and remains in her bed away from the patient. Cindy resides in Cullman, Alabama with her husband of 10 years and their menagerie of rescue animals.

Kristi Anders, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a distinguished career spanning over 23 years, is a dedicated professional in the field of nursing, specializing in mental health care for the past 15 years. A native of Cullman County, Kristi obtained her nursing license from the esteemed Wallace School of Nursing and has honed her skills with a focus on long-term care. Kristi is deeply committed to the well-being of individualsfacing mental health challenges. Her passion lies in witnessing the transformative journey of individuals as they progress towards living more fulfilling lives. She acknowledges the prevailing stigmas and lack of understanding associated with mental health, recognizing the barriers that often deter individuals from seeking necessarytreatment. In addition to her professional endeavors, Kristi prioritizes her personal life, finding joy in spending quality time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. This personal connection enhances her empathetic approach to patient care, reflecting her commitment to holistic well-being. Kristi Anders emerges as an invaluable asset in the realm of mental health care, embodying compassion, expertise, and a genuine dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of those she serves.

Andrea Woods brings over twenty years of mental health experience to Cullman Psychiatry and Wellness. Andrea was born in Atlanta, GA and transitioned to Cullman, AL at the age of thirteen. Andrea obtained her MA (medical assistant) degree from Wallace State Community College in 2004 alongside her Associate Degree in Applied Science. Andrea has a wide array of medical expertise including roles in the following medical positions: medical assistant, medical receptionist, activity director for an Alzheimer’s unit, and office management. Andrea’s favorite part of working in mental health is helping individuals work through their mental health conditions and feel better about themselves. Andrea is extremely passionate about mental health and views her role not as a job, but as a calling. Andrea has been married to her husband for 20 years. She and her husband have one son, who currently attends college at UAB. In her free time, Andrea enjoys attending church, shopping, and attending church activities.