Cynthia Sarris
Experienced LCSW guiding practical emotional recovery
LCSW Connecticut
- Experience
- 35 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Cynthia
Cynthia Sarris is an LCSW practicing in Connecticut who brings 35 years of clinical experience to her work with adults facing emotional and life changes.
Background and approach
She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem concerns, and she blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with a warm, person-centered stance. Cynthia aims to help clients regain stability and clarity while learning skills to navigate panic, mood shifts, and the challenges of major life transitions.
Her practice also addresses issues related to aging and caregiving, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, and feelings of isolation or shame. Cynthia uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, solution-focused strategies, and hypnotherapy to tailor care to each person’s needs.
She emphasizes strengthening self-understanding, improving coping tools, and reconnecting with life purpose and self-love. Clients can expect collaborative work that balances practical skill-building with empathetic support as they pursue meaningful change.
Sessions are offered in formats that suit different lifestyles, and Cynthia supports clients as they explore steps toward resilience and improved emotional well-being.
Approaches That Guide Online Work and Skill Building
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it helps people reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic by teaching concrete coping and problem-solving techniques. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps the client explore values, feelings, and goals at their own pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be especially useful for intense emotional states and relationship strain.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the work stays relevant and effective for the client’s goals.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can use formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage ongoing stressors, and practice therapeutic skills between live sessions with a licensed professional.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English