Cynthia Roe , LCSW

Cynthia Roe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience helping people navigate tough life moments. She practices in California and focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBTQ issues. Cynthia also supports people facing grief, caregiving strain, addiction, and changes in mood and behavior.

Her style is warm and respectful. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs. She aims to hear what matters most and to build a plan that fits daily life.

Cynthia draws on practical, evidence-informed methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. She brings attachment-based ideas to help people understand relationships and emotional responses.

Mindfulness and client-centered work are part of her approach. Mindfulness helps slow things down and notice what is happening in the moment. Client-centered work means the person’s priorities guide the sessions.

She has a special interest in issues tied to family of origin, adoption and foster care, fertility and caregiving stress. Cynthia also addresses anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and challenges that come with serious illness such as cancer.

Cynthia focuses on practical steps for coping and recovery. She partners with people as they set goals, try new skills, and track what helps. The process is collaborative and paced to match each person's readiness.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current reactions and connections. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and manage emotional responses that feel overwhelming.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions. It focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, useful for anxiety, depression and mood regulation.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experience. The therapist listens without judging and supports the client in finding their own solutions and direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This is an ongoing conversation that may shift as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls let people meet face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a lower-bandwidth option. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to touch base between appointments or to fit care into a busy day.