Cynthia Yanez , LCSW

Cynthia Yanez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate major life shifts and relationship struggles. They work with adults on issues like anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy, parenting concerns, and LGBT-related matters. Cynthia speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida.

They take a collaborative approach in sessions. Cynthia starts by listening closely to a person's story and identifying patterns that keep them stuck. Then they help the person notice assumptions and expectations that no longer fit, and build clearer ways of making choices.

Sessions blend insight with practical steps. Cynthia uses client-centered methods to create a respectful space for people to reflect. They also draw on emotionally-focused ideas to address connection and attachment struggles, and solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals.

With ten years of experience, Cynthia helps people untangle painful feelings that can feel isolating. They describe therapy as a process of increasing self-understanding so change can follow. Work in sessions often moves between talking through memories, naming emotions, and practicing new behaviors.

People who want a thoughtful, direct guide for life changes and relationship healing often find this approach useful. Cynthia aims to walk alongside each person as they try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead to understand what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs a compassionate space to sort out emotions and personal values. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) focuses on how people experience and express emotions in relationships and is useful for addressing attachment and intimacy-related concerns. Solution-focused therapy aims at small, practical changes by identifying strengths and next steps to move forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting plans as progress is reviewed.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and emotional work, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text messages make more frequent check-ins and brief coaching easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue care when life routines change.