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Cynthia Cox, LCSW
Tennessee
LCSW - Stress and Anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Cynthia
Cynthia Cox is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self-esteem struggles. She works with individuals and adolescents. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways of thinking about problems.
Cynthia uses structured methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and Mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness.
Her approach includes short-term, solution-focused strategies when those fit the situation. That might mean setting small goals, trying different coping skills between sessions, and reviewing what worked. She will talk through what is happening now and what needs to change to make everyday life easier.
Cynthia describes therapy in straightforward terms. Sessions are practical, with clear steps and homework when useful. She encourages people to try things in real life and then revisit them in session.
People who prefer a direct, skills-based approach tend to find this style useful. To begin, a prospective client completes a short questionnaire and schedules a first session so goals can be set and a plan agreed on.
How CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness inform online work
Online sessions with Cynthia draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside Mindfulness practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting pulled into them.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. She will review a client's goals and preferences and recommend a mix of techniques that match those goals. That plan is adjusted as clients try skills and report back on what helped.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, taking shorter check-ins during a work break, or practicing skills in everyday settings. Online work still focuses on clear goals, skill practice between sessions, and reviewing progress with the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and low self-esteem.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured methods that emphasize noticing thoughts and trying different coping skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working as a clinician in Tennessee.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session to set goals and a plan.
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