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Cynthia Daley

Cynthia Daley, LPC

Arizona

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma

  • CBT techniques
  • EMDR for trauma
  • Mindfulness practice

About Cynthia

Cynthia Daley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

Cynthia uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person's experience central. She prefers clear, practical conversation. Sessions focus on what is happening now, what patterns get in the way, and small steps a person can try between meetings.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses existential ideas to look at values, meaning, and choice when life feels uncertain or stuck. When trauma is present, she may incorporate EMDR to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional hold.

Hypnotherapy and mindfulness practices are also part of her toolkit for people who want ways to calm racing thoughts, manage strong emotions, or prepare for difficult conversations. She explains approaches in plain language and invites clients to try techniques and report back on what helps.

Cynthia’s style is direct and practical. She focuses on skills that make daily life easier and on understanding how past events continue to affect current reactions. People who want clear strategies for handling anger, stress, grief, or relationship strain often find this approach helpful.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy begins by listening closely to what a person says matters most. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps set practical goals. This approach is useful for sorting through anger triggers and relationship tensions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety active. Sessions include experiments, thought records, and small behavioral changes that can be practiced between meetings to reduce reactivity.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when past events continue to cause distress. In plain terms, EMDR guides a person to process painful memories so they have less emotional charge during everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what fits the client's goals and comfort level. The therapist helps clients compare methods and settle on a path that feels workable.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and may fit into a workday or caregiving routine. Some formats let people use less bandwidth or skip video for a shorter check-in. Talk with the therapist about practical needs like quieter surroundings, session length, and how to practice skills between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to anger?

She supports people dealing with anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, stress, and resentment that builds over time.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on current patterns, skill building, and clear steps to try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, grief, mood disorders, and addiction.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona and maintains her practice there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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