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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Cynthia
Cynthia Terrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues.
Cynthia listens closely to what each person brings and starts there. She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions tend to center on clear goals and practical next steps you can try between meetings.
Her background includes roles as a clinical social worker, therapist, and school counselor. That mix informs a practical approach to problems that often show up at home and at work. She has experience with adoption and foster care concerns, first responder issues, cancer-related adjustment, and coping after disasters.
Cynthia draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person's own experience. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help manage stress and regulate strong emotions.
People bring many issues related to family life and caregiving, including communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence aftermath, and parenting strain. She also addresses grief, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity, isolation, and compassion fatigue.
To begin, Cynthia asks about current concerns and practical goals. Sessions aim to break larger problems into small, manageable steps and to practice changes that fit daily life.
How sessions work
How Cynthia’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective. In practice that means the therapist listens without directing, then helps clarify what matters most and what goals feel realistic. This approach can help when someone needs a steady, responsive listener for family and parenting stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts and behaviors into manageable pieces. It offers tools to test unhelpful thinking and to try small behavioral changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and problems that repeat at home. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These techniques are useful for managing anger, strong emotions, and stress that affects day-to-day family life. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will discuss options and collaborate on a plan based on a person’s goals and preferences. That conversation can include trying one method first and shifting if something feels off. Confirm the available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove travel time. Ask about the practical arrangements when you schedule your first meeting.Areas of focus
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns are addressed?
She focuses on family and parenting issues such as parent-child conflict, communication problems, adoption and foster care matters, and the strain of caregiving.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is direct and attentive. Cynthia listens closely, sets clear goals, and suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a clinical social worker, therapist, and school counselor in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
Does she conduct sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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