Therapist profile
Cynthia Harford, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
Continue with CynthiaAbout
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Cynthia
Cynthia Harford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and West Virginia with 21 years of clinical experience. She helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, grief, trauma, and related concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and relationship tensions.
She favors practical, solution-focused work that centers the person's experience. Sessions look at patterns that keep someone stuck and identify small changes that make daily life easier. Cynthia uses straightforward tools to manage strong emotions and improve sleep, mood, and energy.
Her approach combines client-centered listening with problem-solving methods. That means conversations begin with the person's priorities, then use skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to set realistic steps and track progress.
Cynthia often works with people who feel exhausted or overwhelmed by caregiving, work, or repeated life transitions. She supports clients who want clearer boundaries, steadier moods, or better coping strategies after loss or trauma. Practical strategies for parenting challenges are also within her focus areas.
People who choose her can expect direct, calm sessions that focus on concrete changes. She helps identify what is already working and builds on those strengths. To begin, readers are invited to use the site's matching step and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person's perspective and priorities. Online sessions using this approach begin with the client's concerns and move at their pace. It is useful when someone needs to be heard clearly and to set personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. In remote sessions this often includes short exercises to try between meetings, simple behavior plans, and practical ways to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. Online DBT-informed work can focus on skill practice and stepwise changes for managing intense emotions or anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with the client to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That selection can shift as progress is made, and she uses measurable steps to track what helps.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed on the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter focused check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Ask about the session length and structure during the matching process so it fits your routine.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Virginia, West Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with adults on family and parenting stresses, relationship tensions, caregiving strain, and related emotional challenges such as grief and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She combines listening with goal-focused tools from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
Cynthia has 21 years of experience working with adults on concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Virginia and West Virginia and practices from West Virginia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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