Dr. Cynthia Agbayani , LPC

Dr. Cynthia Agbayani helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, anxiety, depression, and stress. She also supports people with issues around intimacy, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Dr. Agbayani is based in Virginia and works with a wide range of life changes and family-related problems.

She uses a down-to-earth, direct, and empathic style in sessions. Conversations are person-centered and collaborative. The therapist listens for what matters most and helps set clear, practical goals.

Her practice blends a few evidence-based approaches to suit the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns.

Dr. Agbayani holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings 15 years of experience to her current practice. She has worked across many clinical settings and with diverse concerns related to mood, trauma, and family dynamics.

Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings. The therapist aims to make progress feel doable, not overwhelming. She works with each person to build steps that fit their life and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that matter. Online ACT sessions typically include exercises to notice thoughts and make choices that align with personal priorities, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In remote CBT sessions clients practice specific skills and homework to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep or eating problems. Attachment-Based Therapy examines current relationship patterns rooted in early bonds. When delivered online this work explores how past connections affect present relationships and helps people try new interaction strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as progress is made. That collaborative stance helps ensure the plan fits the client's life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when voice work is preferred. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, between-session support, and flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping focus on clear goals and practical skills.