Cynthia Fradl , LCSW

Cynthia Fradl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. She works with people facing relationship strain, addictions, sleep or eating concerns, and long-term mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Cynthia writes plainly and listens carefully to learn what matters most to each person.

She uses a mix of practical methods to fit each situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness tools are often part of sessions to build everyday skills. Emotionally-Focused and client-centered approaches guide conversations about feelings and relationships.

Cynthia has worked in nonprofit programs, hospitals and schools, giving her broad experience with different life challenges. She also has experience supporting people who live with chronic mental health conditions and chronic illness or pain. Her experience includes helping people facing caregiver stress and the demands of blended family arrangements.

Therapy sessions tend to be warm and interactive. Cynthia aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She helps clients set clear goals, try manageable changes, and notice what works in daily life.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative plan tailored to their needs. Cynthia emphasizes practical steps, emotional understanding, and coping strategies so people feel steadier while navigating life changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions that match those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can help with stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve attention to the present moment, which can ease stress and support emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She tailors sessions so strategies are useful in daily life and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins or shorter, more frequent contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and busy schedules while still using ACT, CBT, and mindfulness tools in real-life situations.