I am A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years’ experience. I utilize a variety of treatment models to assist people with meeting there therapeutic goals.
My expertise is in Cognitive Behavior Theory for Depression, Anxiety and Sleep disruptions. I am also a trauma focused therapist that specializes in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you recover from traumatic events in adulthood and/or adverse childhood events.
I utilize a Wholistic Approach which is focused on the BIOPYSCHOSOCIAL MODEL, i.e. bio/genetic- psycho/cognitive and emotions- social/cultural, religion, socioeconomic status, as this approach helps me to understand factors that may create barriers or challenges for you. Lastly, I work with couples to improve relationship satisfaction by reducing relationship distress utilizing the DEEP Approach; looking At Differences, Emotional Sensitivities, External Stressors, Patterns of interaction/communication.
I believe that therapy is YOUR TIME, I strive to quickly build a strong rapport, and a feeling of trust and mutual respect. As your therapist my goal in therapy sessions is to allow you to find time for yourself , to utilize a variety of acceptance and changed based strategies, and to reduce negative impacts in your life so you can find meaning, value and wellness.
I am excited to meet you and work together to identify your goals !
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WA LICSW LW60357813
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cynthia Najar. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
The absolute best
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Cynthia is very caring and understanding. She asks the hard questions that I don’t want to hear, but need to hear.
Written on Apr 21, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
I have been seeing mental health therapist for many years and Cynthia is the first one that calls me on my stuff. When I am sharing with Cynthia she brings up I said several weeks ago to me that is impressive it tells me she is listening to me. Cynthia challenges me with my daily schedule for inside and out. I am so paying out of pocket and for me that ought to tell you something.
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cynthia truly listens and gets to the heart of the matter. Literally nothing surprises her, and she's extraordinary at giving me tools to help me get through whatever it is that's a problem.
Written on Dec 25, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
While I have only had 2 sessions with Cynthia, I feel we're off to a great start. While I need to work with her more before knowing how effective her approach will be for me, I am very optimistic.
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She is great and listening while not trying to interject in my trauma too much that I get overwhelmed. She understands my desire to gain better coping mechanisms for difficult situations and her suggestions have helped me greatly
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd