- Anxiety management
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Cynthia
Cynthia Terrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, parenting and family concerns. Cynthia also supports those coping with trauma, grief, career changes and issues tied to adoption or foster care.
She focuses on listening first and clarifying what matters most to each person. Sessions center on practical steps and clear goals. Cynthia uses straightforward talk, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices to help people manage distress and change unhelpful patterns.
Her background includes roles as a clinical social worker, therapist, and school counselor. That range has shaped an approach that mixes problem-solving with attention to feelings. People who come for relationship or communication problems will work on specific skills they can try between meetings.
When trauma or loss is present, she attends to safety and pacing, helping people steady themselves before addressing painful memories. For work or career stress, sessions look at coping strategies and decision points. Cynthia also addresses compassion fatigue and first responder issues with practical self-care and behavioral tools.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused. Cynthia helps set short-term goals and tracks progress over time. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the site steps to schedule an initial appointment.
How Cynthia’s approaches translate to online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavior changes. For issues like social anxiety, it can help break down feared situations into manageable steps and practice new responses.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away. It can reduce rumination and help a person return to the present during stressful social moments.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist helps the person set goals and guides discussions in a nonjudgmental way so priorities emerge from the client’s own concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Cynthia will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then shape sessions together so methods fit the person rather than the other way around.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth or work without video, which can be helpful if someone prefers a quieter or shorter session structure.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting and family concerns, plus trauma, grief and related areas like adoption and first responder issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She listens closely and uses practical, goal-focused work. Sessions combine client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of practice as a clinical social worker, therapist, and school counselor in a variety of settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.