- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Cindy
Cindy Tenaglia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 18 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and other life transitions. Sessions also address self-esteem, parenting and career questions, as well as issues related to ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and intimacy-related concerns.
Cindy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, sometimes called ACT, as a core approach. She focuses on helping clients reduce ongoing struggle and step toward what matters to them. She also draws on client-centered listening, mindfulness work, and solution-focused strategies to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented.
Her style emphasizes collaboration and active problem solving. She encourages self-directed learning and practical steps between sessions. That can look like short experiments, values clarification, or simple behavior changes to test what helps in daily life.
Cindy has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families across a range of concerns. That background informs a flexible approach to coping skills, communication issues, and caregiver stress.
People who want clear steps and real-world tools often find this approach useful. Cindy uses the ACT Matrix and mindfulness practices to increase awareness and psychological flexibility. She blends that with client-centered listening and solution-focused planning to help clients move toward more valued living.
If you want to explore how anger, resentment, or frustration fit into your life, she helps people identify patterns and practical next steps. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to match your needs.
How her ACT and mindfulness work translates to remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values, noticing unhelpful patterns, and taking small actions toward what matters. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflective conversation so the person feels heard and understood while they sort out next steps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and present-moment noticing to reduce reactivity and increase awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cindy treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will help figure out what fits your goals and preferences. That may mean starting with ACT exercises, adding mindfulness practice, or using brief solution-focused planning to test what helps most in your daily life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, offer alternatives if bandwidth or video is limited, and make it simpler to continue regular sessions while managing life demands. Talk with Cindy about which approach and session rhythm would best fit your circumstances.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger along with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using ACT, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps to reduce ongoing struggle.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience in clinical settings, including both inpatient and outpatient work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.