Works with
How Cynthia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida, California
- Years in practice
- 26
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cynthia
Cynthia Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of experience helping people navigate hard moments. She is licensed in Florida and brings a calm, steady presence to conversations about stress, anger, loss, and life changes. She creates a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they are feeling.
Sessions focus on practical steps and steady support rather than jargon. Cynthia encourages small changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
Her approach draws from several well-known methods. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot patterns of thinking that make problems worse. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people act in ways that match their values even when emotions are strong.
Cynthia pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that shape how people relate to others. That can help with trust issues, communication problems, and family of origin concerns. She also works with people facing addiction, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and career strain.
Sessions are offered in English and are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The subscription model is used for sessions and can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
What Cynthia works with
Everything Cynthia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Cynthia's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Cynthia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that focus on values and patterns
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still act toward the life they want. It is useful for stress, anxiety, anger, and making values-based choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with mood, anxiety, and behavior changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns from early life and how they affect current trust and communication issues, which can be useful for family of origin concerns and relational struggles.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan over time based on how things are going.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter reflections, or fitting support into a busy day.
Questions people ask about Cynthia
What concerns does Cynthia commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with relationship problems, caregiver strain, and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear strategies and steady support rather than technical language.
What is her professional background?
She has 26 years of professional experience as a clinician. That long experience shapes a steady, experienced approach to common emotional and life challenges.
Which credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Florida and California noted as FL LCSW and CA LCSW. Her practice is based in Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to therapist availability.