Cindy Finch, LCSW
Cindy Finch, LCSW, is the Founder and President of Epic Comeback, where her extraordinary journey from patient to healer shapes every aspect of the organization's mission. After surviving advanced cancer during pregnancy and later facing catastrophic organ failure from her life-saving treatments, Cindy transformed her harrowing medical odyssey into a powerful force for change. When UCLA recommended hospice care, she defied the odds at Mayo Clinic through multiple open-heart and lung surgeries, emerging with not just a second chance at life, but a clear purpose: ensuring no one faces their comeback journey alone.
Founder, President, Clinical Therapist, Author, and Survivor
Drawing from 15 years as a licensed clinical therapist specializing in post-traumatic growth, Cindy witnessed a devastating reality – countless individuals being turned away from mental health care solely due to financial constraints. This intersection of her personal survival story and professional expertise sparked the creation of Epic Comeback, where she's dedicated to breaking down barriers to healing and transformative care.
Her unique perspective spans both sides of healthcare – from fighting for her life in six hospitals across three states to serving as a therapist at Mayo Clinic, where she worked with patients and families in their darkest hours. This dual lens as both survivor and healer drives Epic Comeback's innovative approach to recovery and resilience. Cindy has authored two groundbreaking books: "When Grief is Good," which became an Amazon bestseller and has been translated into Chinese, and her latest work, a comprehensive skills-based guidebook that provides practical tools for those seeking to reinvent themselves after loss and tragedy.
Today, as an author and clinician, Cindy leads Epic Comeback's mission to revolutionize mental health support for both patients and healthcare workers. Her work, featured in The Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, Forbes, and the Amazon documentary "Vincible," champions a future where quality mental health care is accessible to all, regardless of their ability to pay. Drawing strength from her family, faith, and the wisdom of Camus – "In the midst of winter, I found there was within me, an invincible summer" – Cindy continues to transform healthcare's greatest challenges into opportunities for epic comebacks, guiding others to discover their own path to resilience and renewal.