- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Cynthia
Cynthia Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues.
Cynthia sees individuals and speaks in straightforward terms about life challenges. She invites people to bring the real, everyday parts of their lives into sessions. That includes tension at work, frustration with loved ones, or carrying on after loss. Conversations focus on what is happening now and practical steps that can change daily patterns.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for managing strong emotions and reducing reactivity. Mindfulness techniques help people slow down and notice what is happening in the body and mind. Solution-Focused Therapy offers short-term tools for handling specific problems and making clear plans.
Sessions are framed around active problem solving and learning useful skills. Cynthia works with people to set goals and try small, manageable changes between meetings. She also supports parents who are dealing with child-related stress or conflict at home.
People who reach out are invited to ask practical questions about how she works and what to expect. The focus is on clear, doable techniques that make day-to-day life more manageable.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing new, healthier responses. Online sessions can include talking through situations, planning behavioral experiments, and reviewing homework to test different ways of responding.Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. In remote sessions she can teach concrete DBT skills, walk through real-time emotion management techniques, and guide practice of grounding or breathing exercises.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and focusing on practical changes.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a workday break, sessions without travel time, or fewer interruptions from commuting. Many people find web-based sessions useful for practicing skills in their everyday settings and keeping momentum between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches focused on changing thoughts and behaviors and building emotion regulation tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do sessions and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.