- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
About Cynthia
Cynthia Harford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia with 21 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, addiction concerns, and life transitions. Cynthia also addresses issues like parenting strain, relationship tension, sleeping problems, ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, and career stress.
She uses straightforward, solution-focused work. Sessions look at patterns that keep someone stuck and build practical tools for managing strong emotions. Cynthia draws on Client-Centered therapy to listen without judgment and to help people clarify what matters to them.
Cynthia also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that maintain distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when people need concrete techniques for regulating intense feelings and staying present. Motivational Interviewing helps with ambivalence, especially around changes linked to addiction or behavior shifts.
Her style is plain and practical. Conversations aim to be direct and usable the next day. She helps people strengthen what already works and experiment with small changes that fit everyday life.
People who are tired of repeating the same conflicts or who find anger escalating in close relationships often come for focused skill-building. The work includes short-term problem solving and longer discussions about patterns and choices. Cynthia asks about goals up front and adjusts the focus as those goals evolve.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow your lead and help you clarify goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. In an online meeting CBT can include worksheets, homework, and step-by-step behavior experiments to try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can be taught in short practice exercises and brief skills coaching during sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will discuss which methods match a person's goals, symptoms, and preferences. The decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or challenges shift.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use worksheets or screen sharing for CBT tasks, and to practice DBT skills in real time with therapist guidance. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to practical problems like workplace frustration, rising resentment, or repeated arguments at home.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Virginia, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, addictions, parenting strain, relationship issues, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and solution-focused. She listens using a client-centered stance and then teaches tools to manage emotions and change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and West Virginia and practices in West Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.