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Cynthia Lowe

Experienced social worker focused on practical growth

LISW, LCSW Arizona

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Cynthia

Cynthia Lowe is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

She is credentialed as an LISW and an LCSW and practices from Arizona, offering a compassionate, person-focused approach that aims to meet each client where they are. Cynthia draws on a range of therapeutic methods to address concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, grief, parenting struggles, ADHD, and intimacy-related or LGBT issues.

Her style blends warmth with practical structure: she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration while tailoring conversations and plans to each individual. Cynthia integrates evidence-informed tools like cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to help clients develop skills for coping with life changes, managing symptoms, and improving relationships.

With a background that includes supporting survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual trauma, she also works with people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, career transitions, and codependency concerns. Clients who choose Cynthia can expect a therapy process focused on empowerment and realistic steps toward greater well-being.

She encourages reaching out when readiness for change is present and supports clients through the process of identifying goals and building practical skills.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Online sessions with Cynthia often draw on cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems where skill practice and behavior change are goals. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy which emphasizes clarifying values, developing psychological flexibility, and learning mindful approaches to painful thoughts and feelings; ACT can support people facing grief, chronic health challenges, and persistent emotional pain. Client-centered therapy underpins her work as well, offering an empathic, collaborative space that prioritizes the person's perspective and personal strengths.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Cynthia will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions, and then tailor techniques and interventions over time to match emerging needs and progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular sessions, integrate skill practice between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life or location makes in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to these formats to help clients move toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cynthia address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self esteem, career transitions, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Cynthia uses a warm, interactive, and nonstigmatizing style that blends client-centered principles with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience in the mental health field and has supported people dealing with mood disorders, parenting concerns, trauma, OCD, and other complex issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Cynthia holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in Arizona; her license details include OH LISW I.1101567-SUPV and AZ LCSW LCSW-21259.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what session formats does she work online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Arizona

Languages

English