I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in AL and MA and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in FL and NJ with 25 years of experience as a therapist and counselor in a variety of settings. I have helped people with a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, stress, career concerns, family and couples issues and military issues. I also have experience working with trauma and abuse survivors.
My therapy style is warm, inviting and open. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity and compassion, avoiding labels and other stigma. My background is in cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered counseling. My goal is to work with you to develop treatment plans that fit you and your specific needs and concerns.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and the first steps it takes towards change. If you feel you are ready to take those steps, I am here to support and encourage you.
At this time I am only available on Saturdays. Please visit my calendar to schedule an initial session. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC06158700
MA LICSW 127109
AL LICSW 3807C
FL LCSW SW10154
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Cynthia is a very good listener and offers really helpful perspectives. She gives advice that I find useful and practical that I’m able to reflect on and incorporate into my healing process. She’s genuine and is making my ability to process through my personal pain and struggles so much easier.
Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is absolutely wonderful and helped me through the hardest period in my life. She was honest in a caring way and helped guide me through the darkness.
Written on Apr 27, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is a great listener and understands exactly how to address my anxieties and concerns
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Having only spoken to Cynthia once thus far, I can say that I felt heard and validated during our session. She provided great material for the needs I expressed and gave validating feed back in regards to certain situations I expressed as well.
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Great
Written on Sep 02, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month
Cynthia is a very understanding, professional, and helpful therapist. I would fully recommend her to anyone who needs therapy.
Written on Jul 21, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts