- Stress and anxiety
- Thoughts and habits
- Relationship focus
About Cynthia
She uses practical, conversation-based work to tailor support to each person’s needs. That can mean looking at everyday thoughts and habits that keep worry and low mood active. It can also mean addressing attachment and abandonment concerns or the strain that caregiving and communication problems place on daily life.
Cynthia combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas with existential reflections and elements of the Gottman Method to focus on what matters most to the client. She emphasizes clear goals and steady steps rather than one-size-fits-all plans. Sessions aim to translate insight into small habit changes and better ways of relating.
Her additional focus areas include body image, control issues, hoarding, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, men’s issues, midlife questions, and life purpose. She explains options and works together with each person to build a plan that fits their situation.
Taking the first step can feel hard. Cynthia offers a calm, nonjudgmental approach to help people find clearer thinking and more reliable everyday routines. The result is practical support for navigating difficult feelings and improving how life feels day to day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How Cynthia’s approaches translate to online therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and build small habit changes that reduce anxiety and low mood. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and values; it supports people who are questioning purpose, facing life changes, or feeling stuck. The Gottman Method centers on communication and relationship patterns, offering concrete skills to improve listening, manage conflict, and rebuild trust.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest a mix of techniques that feel right. Together they decide what to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping regular contact during challenging periods. If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find that meeting remotely makes it easier to attend consistently, try short check-ins, or join sessions from a quieter part of the day.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cynthia commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also works on issues like attachment, abandonment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits. She tailors sessions to each person and sets clear, achievable goals.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a course of therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.