- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Practical skill building
About Cynthia
Cynthia Benzing is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. Cynthia focuses on practical ways to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
In sessions she uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters to each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Mindfulness and client-centered ideas are also part of her work when they fit a person's needs.
Her style emphasizes clear goals and small steps. Clients often set concrete actions between sessions and review what helped or didn’t. Cynthia pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, then practices skills to shift them in real situations.
She also brings attention to life meaning and values through existential approaches when clients want to examine life direction or purpose. For people coping with chronic illness, grief, adoption questions, or first responder stress, she takes a gradual and practical approach.
Sessions aim to be direct and approachable. Cynthia invites people to try tools during the week, then adjusts plans based on what actually works. The focus is on making everyday life more manageable, one step at a time.
How Cynthia uses talk therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck on them, then choose actions that reflect personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so goals come from the person rather than the therapist.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. Cynthia will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before deciding which methods to emphasize. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the person’s real-life concerns and priorities.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and keeping sessions consistent when schedules change. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to attend regular appointments and apply skills between meetings, and the therapist can suggest ways to adapt exercises for use outside session times.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues such as chronic illness, codependency, and grief.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, and mindfulness to develop practical skills and clearer goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience providing counseling in clinical settings and outpatient work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.