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Cynia Black

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Cynia Black, LCSW

North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting

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About

  • Parenting challenges
  • Trauma-informed work
  • Solution-focused steps

About Cynia

Cynia Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and related issues. Cynia draws on work in home-based and outpatient settings to help adults manage difficult situations at home and the stress that comes with caregiving and relationship strain.

She has substantial experience working with youth and their caregivers, including roles supporting children from birth to adolescence and families of teens. That background informs a practical approach to challenges that show up during life transitions, such as the move from adolescence toward adulthood. She tends to view difficult behavior as a response to change rather than as fixed defiance.

Cinia uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy in straightforward ways. Sessions typically include setting clear goals, trying small behavior changes, and practicing new communication skills. She emphasizes building coping strategies that people can use in daily life.

People consult her about parenting struggles, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, anger and control issues, and problems tied to grief or past trauma. She also works with concerns such as ADHD symptoms, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, and relationship challenges like infidelity and jealousy.

Cinia speaks English and practices in North Carolina. Her credential is LCSW. To begin, a short questionnaire and an initial scheduling step are used to match a person to an appropriate session time and clinician.

How sessions work

How Cynia uses evidence-based approaches online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going. It breaks issues into small, changeable steps and is often used for anxiety, depression, and behavior patterns at home.

Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find their own reasons to change. It tends to be brief and practical, which can suit conversations about parenting choices or caring for a relative.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynia will talk with a person about their needs and goals and suggest techniques to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Ask about the specific session types offered so you can pick the option that best fits your schedule and day-to-day responsibilities.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSexualityTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family or parenting issues does she help with?

She helps with parenting struggles, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and family conflict related to grief or trauma.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses practical methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to set goals and try small, usable changes.

How many years has she worked in clinical settings?

She has seven years of clinical experience, including work in intensive in-home and outpatient mental health settings with youth and families.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina.

Does she work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available online session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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