Cynthia Sarris , LCSW

Cynthia Sarris is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Connecticut with 35 years of experience. She helps people facing common but heavy problems like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and challenges tied to life changes. She also focuses on women's issues and caregiver stress when those themes come up in therapy.

Clients can expect a calm, straightforward approach that centers on the person in front of her. Cynthia listens first, then helps people name what feels most urgent. She works with clients to build practical skills for managing mood, pacing stress, and handling difficult conversations.

Her work draws on a few different methods to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers clear, step-by-step ways to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Mindfulness practices and hypnotherapy are used when they fit a person’s goals.

Cynthia often supports people dealing with isolation, low self-esteem, panic, and the strain of caregiving. She also helps those sorting out communication problems, divorce or separation, and the search for life purpose. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on small, steady changes.

Her long experience gives her a wide view of what can help at different life stages. Cynthia speaks English and works with people by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. She practices as a CT LCSW in Connecticut.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building goals together. It helps people feel heard and decide what changes they want to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for handling strong emotions and improving relationships, which can be helpful for mood instability and panic.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Cynthia will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying CBT tools for a few weeks, adding mindfulness practices, or using DBT skills for emotion regulation. The plan can change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and each has practical strengths. Video calls let a therapist and client see facial cues and do longer sessions. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or share notes without scheduling a full call. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.