Cynthia Smith

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: LGBT, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Cynthia

Cynthia Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She works with people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief and loss, stress, trauma and abuse, career and life transitions, caregiving and compassion fatigue, and questions about sexual identity and gender.

Her practice also addresses sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem, chronic pain and illness, and complex family dynamics such as blended family issues and family of origin problems. Her approach blends evidence-informed methods and a person-centered attitude.

Cynthia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and she incorporates client-centered techniques to foster an empathic, nonjudgmental space. She also draws on emotionally-focused and existential ideas alongside mindfulness practices to help clients explore meaning, process emotions, and build practical coping skills.

Sessions emphasize collaboration, practical strategies, and attention to each client’s goals and values. Working from a background that includes independent practice, community mental health, and case management, she integrates resource-aware planning into care.

Cynthia aims to support clients through difficult transitions and to help them move toward greater resilience and clarity.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for addressing patterns of negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors; CBT provides concrete tools for reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and for managing stress and sleep problems. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead to build trust and self-awareness. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and work through core emotions in relationship and attachment-related concerns, supporting improvements in connection and emotional processing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as progress and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel barriers, and allow ongoing contact for skill practice and check-ins between live sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, client-centered techniques, and emotionally focused work to these remote formats to keep therapy practical and accessible.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Cynthia supports people with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, career and life transitions, caregiving and compassion fatigue, and many related areas.

How would therapy sessions feel in terms of approach and style?

Expect a collaborative, person-centered style that combines practical skill-building with empathic listening. Sessions often include goal-focused work alongside exploration of emotions and values.

What is the therapist's professional background?

She has 15 years of professional experience and has worked in independent practice, community mental health, and case management, bringing a blend of clinical and resource-focused experience to sessions.

What credentials and location are on record for this clinician?

The clinician is listed as Cynthia Smith, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC005964.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are offered for sessions?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to therapist availability.

How is cost handled for therapy with this provider?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English