- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practices
- Client-centered care
About Cynthia
Cynthia Lowe is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She practices in Arizona and works with adults on common life challenges including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strains, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
She has worked with people facing trauma, including emotional, physical, and sexual trauma, and with mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. Her background also includes helping those coping with career pressures, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues around identity and intimacy. Cynthia draws on many approaches so the work focuses on practical change rather than labels.
Cynthia uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs at the time. That can include cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, mindfulness-based practices to manage reactivity and stress, and client-centered conversations that let the client set the pace. She also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing when they fit the goals.
In sessions she aims to be interactive and respectful. People can expect straightforward conversation about patterns that keep problems repeating, and concrete steps to try between meetings. She notes that treatment plans are adjusted as progress is made.
To begin, clients use a matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. This approach is intended for adults seeking practical ways to manage anger, stress, and related concerns.
How Cynthia uses approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on what matters to them. It can reduce the time spent battling feelings and increase action toward valued goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior that fuel problems like anger and anxiety, and teaches practical exercises to change those patterns. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple present-moment awareness skills to lower reactivity and handle stress with fewer automatic responses.The therapist views choosing an approach as a team effort. She will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their situation. If something doesn’t help, the plan is adjusted so the work keeps moving forward and stays practical.
Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use the therapeutic approaches above in remote sessions to practice skills, try behavioral experiments between meetings, and track progress in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Cynthia works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and respectful. She focuses on clear conversation and practical steps rather than labels.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in the mental health field, including work with trauma, mood disorders, and caregiving stress.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in Arizona with licensure noted in OH LISW and AZ LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Clients complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.