- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Cynthia
Cynthia Terrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and anger. Cynthia also supports people coping with career changes, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She listens first, then helps people name the problems that cause the most strain. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Cynthia uses clear, goal-focused conversation rather than jargon-heavy explanations.
She draws on client-centered methods to follow what the person brings, and on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness practices are offered as simple exercises to reduce reactivity and bring attention to the present moment. These methods are used together depending on the person and the problem.
Cynthia has worked as a clinical social worker, therapist, and school counselor across settings. That background informs how she talks about parenting, adoption and foster care concerns, first responder stress, and communication problems. She also has experience supporting people after divorce, separation, or other sudden life changes.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete tools - communication strategies, steps to manage sudden anger or impulsivity, and ways to rebuild trust after infidelity or loss. Cynthia encourages steady, practical progress over time and helps people track what makes a difference for them.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s concerns and priorities. The therapist listens without directing, then helps the person clarify goals and next steps. This approach helps when someone needs their own experience acknowledged and organized.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It breaks problems into manageable parts and suggests practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, anger problems, and stress at work.
Mindfulness Therapy offers simple exercises to improve awareness of bodily signals and emotional reactions. These practices can reduce reactivity and make it easier to choose a different response in tense moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to figure out which methods fit the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean mixing techniques and adjusting them over time.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how meetings will take place. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. They can also allow for different kinds of exercises that move between sessions and daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She supports people managing anger, impulsivity, resentment, and difficulty with intimacy that connects to anger.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens closely, then helps set clear goals and small steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 25 years of experience as a clinical social worker, therapist, and school counselor in a range of settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she work?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats are offered for first sessions and follow-ups.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model 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.