Cynthia Smith , LPC

Cynthia Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who helps people manage anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and issues related to LGBT identity. She also supports people facing career changes, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and difficulty with intimacy or sleep. Cynthia writes plainly and listens carefully to what matters most to each person.

She draws on 15 years of counseling experience to shape sessions around the client's needs. Cynthia uses straightforward techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and practice being present. She also pays attention to emotional bonds and life meaning when those areas feel stuck.

Sessions are conversational and focused. Cynthia aims to create a calm space where people can speak honestly and set clear, realistic goals. She explains options and helps people choose strategies that fit their daily life.

Her background includes work in outpatient counseling, case management, and community mental health settings. That variety informs how she connects people to resources and practical supports when those are needed alongside therapy.

Cynthia works with adults across a range of concerns including caregiving, aging-related stress, trauma and abuse, chronic illness, and issues around gender and sexuality. She uses an adaptable, person-centered approach to meet each person where they are and help them move forward.

Approaches that guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings to a session. The therapist follows the client's lead while offering empathy and practical feedback to support clearer choices and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short-term exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep concerns.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. Cynthia will talk through options and try methods that match a person's goals and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as needed, mixing emotional work and practical skills when both are useful.

Online therapy offers several ways to connect. Video calls let people read facial cues and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief check-ins or notes into a busy week. These options add flexibility so therapy can fit around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.