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Cynthia Lowe

Cynthia Lowe, LISW, LCSW

Licensed social worker - anxiety and trauma

Arizona

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Credentials
LISW, LCSW
License
LISW, Ohio / I.1101567-SUPV; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-21259
NPI
1285180075
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Arizona
  • ACT strategies
  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice

About Cynthia

Cynthia Lowe is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, with LISW and LCSW credentials and 25 years of experience. She practices in Arizona and works with concerns such as anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and relationship and parenting challenges. Cynthia also lists work with ADHD, grief, self-esteem, and career strain.

She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort specific problems. Sessions focus on practical steps, learning to notice thoughts and feelings, and building skills that can be used between meetings. Cynthia adapts the approach to the person rather than following a fixed script.

Her background spans many settings across a long career. That experience includes supporting people after emotional, physical, or sexual trauma and helping those navigating postpartum issues, caregiving stress, and chronic illness. Her practice reflects work with a wide range of life changes and complex situations.

Cynthia draws on several clinical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These tools are used to help with unhelpful thinking patterns, avoidance, and motivation for change.

She describes sessions as interactive and respectful, aiming to listen and respond to what each person brings. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and are handled through a cancelable subscription model.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help when worry or avoidance limits daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses clear exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify goals and options.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. Changes are made collaboratively rather than assuming a single method will be best from the start.

The original biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that helps, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use approaches like mindfulness exercises and behavioral practice in everyday settings, while the therapist and client evaluate what works and adjust the plan.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Ohio, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, and related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

The approach is interactive and person-focused, using conversation and practical exercises to address specific problems and build everyday coping skills.

How long has she worked in mental health?

She has 25 years of experience working in the mental health field across a range of settings and client needs.

Which credentials and location apply?

She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in Arizona with licensure noted for OH LISW and AZ LCSW.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Cynthia LoweLISW, LCSW

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