- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Attachment work
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Agbayani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, addictions, and anger. She also supports people facing issues with sleep, eating, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and career stress.
Her style is straightforward and person-centered. She listens and offers practical steps. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills that can reduce intense reactions and recurring patterns.
She draws from several approaches to match what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) help with managing strong emotions and changing unhelpful thinking. Attachment-based work looks at early relationship patterns that affect current ties and intimacy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered techniques support values-based choices and clearer goals.
In sessions she will collaborate on a plan and teach tools to handle triggers, reduce angry outbursts, and improve communication. She can also address grief, caregiver stress, control issues, and family of origin concerns. Practical skills, behavioral experiments, and communication practice are common parts of the work.
Dr. Agbayani has experience with a wide range of mental health concerns, including severe mood disorders and trauma-related symptoms. She works in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then choose actions tied to personal values. It can help with anger that arises from frustration, role strain, or identity conflicts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and experimenting with different behaviors to reduce emotional intensity and improve problem solving. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns formed early in life and how they show up now. This approach can help with intimacy issues, repeated conflict, and caregiving stress.Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try approaches that fit those goals and preferences. Sessions can shift focus if skills practice or relationship work seems more useful at a given time.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, such as using shorter check-ins during a break, choosing a session that does not require video, or reducing travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and skills training to work well across different session styles, and this therapist will help decide what setup supports practical progress.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and person-centered. She focuses on practical steps and collaborative planning to address triggers and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
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.