I'm a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania with extensive experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging transitions. I work with clients across the lifespan, bringing compassion and clinical expertise to a wide range of concerns including depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and career transitions.
My practice focuses on helping people navigate isolation and loneliness, explore life purpose, and work through guilt and shame. I also specialize in supporting caregivers, addressing financial stress, and helping women navigate their unique experiences. I'm experienced in working with workplace challenges, chronic pain and illness, midlife transitions, family dynamics, and end-of-life concerns.
I approach therapy with cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse relationship structures and identities. My person-centered style emphasizes collaboration, authenticity, and meeting you where you are. I draw on evidence-based practices to help you build insight, resilience, and meaningful change at your own pace.
I'm honored by the trust my clients place in me, and I'm committed to creating a safe, respectful space where you feel truly heard and supported in your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Stress and anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
PA LPC PC005964
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Cynthia is the only therapist I’ve ever had for more than a year, after being in therapy for over 8 years. I have shared lots of trauma and other things with her and she never judges, and understands my personality and how to make me feel comfortable and safe. I would recommend Cynthia to anyone searching for someone who’s professional but real, and understands social norms, trauma, as well as LBGTQIA+++ related topics.
Written on Feb 25, 2026 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Cynthia is the best. She is so easy to talk to and is always supportive and cares about how I am doing. She always helps me in difficult times. I trust her with my worst.
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
It’s always hard to speak to a new therapist and try to evaluate if they are a good fit. There’s usually a lot to unpack as well as describing your current hurdle. Cynthia met me as a person during our first sessions, we got to know each other while I explained my current difficulties. She eased my mind and asked questions that helped guide the conversation so that we both provided pertinent information. What I really needed was support to get back on track. Cynthia has given me that support and I can’t thank her enough.
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Cynthia is great! She makes me feel so supported while also challenging me. Truly helpful!
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
Cynthia is amazing! Very insightful
Written on Jun 13, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
A good therapist has me wanting to return for more. A great therapist makes me lose track of space and time. Sessions with Cynthia have done both. Highly recommended, five stars. Talk to them and you’ll understand.
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues