Welcome to BetterHelp! I am Cindy Smith, MA, LPC, NCC. I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 13 years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I also hold a National Certified Counselor License. Prior to this, I worked in private practice, community mental health and case management for about 20+ years. Utilization of resources can often help folks to get through mental health struggles. Additionally, I have experience in helping clients with LGBTQ+ issues, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, end of life issues/hospice, aging, caregiving issues, life transitions & career difficulties. I have special interest in working with adult children who are struggling with their parents aging and decline. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cynthia Smith. 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.
Cynthia is the first therapist out of probably 30 that has worked with me and understood me. I miss appointments bc of sleep issues, I constantly have a new issue. She’s the first one to lay it all out in plain sight. She understands my LGBTQIA+++ issues, and even asked for clarification about what certain new terms mean so she can understand. Amazing. Cynthia is you read this I absolutely love you queen
Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
It’s always hard to speak to a new therapist and try to evaluate if they are a good fit. There’s usually a lot to unpack as well as describing your current hurdle. Cynthia met me as a person during our first sessions, we got to know each other while I explained my current difficulties. She eased my mind and asked questions that helped guide the conversation so that we both provided pertinent information. What I really needed was support to get back on track. Cynthia has given me that support and I can’t thank her enough.
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Cynthia is great! She makes me feel so supported while also challenging me. Truly helpful!
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
Cynthia is amazing! Very insightful
Written on Jun 13, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
A good therapist has me wanting to return for more. A great therapist makes me lose track of space and time. Sessions with Cynthia have done both. Highly recommended, five stars. Talk to them and you’ll understand.
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
She is very understanding and very good at what she does. I've struggled to get growth from therapy in the past, but she's helped me work on my communication and boundaries a lot over such a short time. Cynthia is extremely reassuring and very honest and it really helps me.
Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd