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Cynthia Smith, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - mood and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Grief and caregiving
About Cynthia
Cynthia Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. She helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity. She also addresses parenting strain and difficulties around intimacy and sleep.
Her practice favors clear, practical conversations. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She pairs that with client-centered listening and mindfulness exercises when those approaches fit a person's goals.
Cynthia has worked across private practice, community mental health, and case management. That mix shaped her focus on practical resources and day-to-day coping strategies. She often helps clients sort through caregiving strain, aging and geriatric matters, and end-of-life or hospice concerns.
She also supports people dealing with trauma, domestic violence, family of origin problems, and issues such as infidelity, guilt and shame, or isolation. Cynthia is experienced addressing sexual diversity topics including gender dysphoria and kink-friendly concerns.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, measurable steps, and homework people can try between meetings. She invites questions about methods and adjusts pacing based on how someone responds. To begin, readers are asked to use the See online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How Cognitive Behavioral and Relational Methods Work Online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions typically involve setting clear goals, reviewing recent situations, and practicing short skill exercises that can be done between appointments. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and reflecting what a person says. In an online setting this can mean more time spent clarifying goals, naming feelings, and deciding which practical steps to try next. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on how people experience and express feelings in relationships and helps map interaction patterns that contribute to conflict or disconnection. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will review goals and preferences with each person and suggest one or a combination of approaches. She works collaboratively to adjust methods and pacing based on what proves useful in real life. Session logistics should be checked before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Confirm available session types when scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work break or a caregiving schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time so appointments are more practical for everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship troubles, grief, LGBT-related issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, and caregiving or aging concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. Sessions include concrete exercises and homework to practice between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience across private practice, community mental health, and case management, which informs her focus on practical supports and resources.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first 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 you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.