- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- English and Spanish
About Cynthia
Cynthia Canales is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with seven years of experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
She helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, family issues, grief, sleep problems, and career concerns. Cynthia also supports those handling compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and struggles around body image or self-love. Her work includes support for process and substance addictions and for problems tied to immigration or family of origin.
In sessions she listens for what is most pressing and focuses on doable strategies. Conversations aim to increase coping skills, reduce distress, and build confidence in everyday situations. She adjusts the pace and topics to what each person needs, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Clients can expect a straightforward approach that balances talk with action. Cynthia tracks progress and revisits goals as things change. The emphasis is on small steps that fit into a person’s life rather than long lists of tasks.
She uses professional judgment to match techniques to the concern at hand. If someone wants to begin, they follow the site steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. This helps clarify priorities before the initial meeting.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques Cynthia uses include practical skills-based therapy and problem-focused approaches that help people manage symptoms in daily life. These methods break down worries or behaviors into steps and teach concrete coping strategies useful for anxiety, sleep problems, or cravings.She also uses mood-focused interventions that help people recognize patterns contributing to low mood or repeated behavior. These approaches look at thoughts, routines, and small behavior changes to reduce overwhelm and increase activity that supports wellbeing.
Figuring out the best approach is part of the process. Cynthia will work collaboratively to select methods that match a person’s goals, preferences, and the issues being addressed. She checks in and adapts techniques if something isn’t working or needs to be adjusted.
Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a day without travel. Online sessions can be useful for shorter check-ins or when visual connection is not required. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged and what will fit your routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, Maine
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep problems, relationship and family issues, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical strategies and skills that clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with clients on a range of concerns including addiction and mood challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.