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Therapy Modalities

Are you stuck in patterns, knowing intellectually but seemingly unable to change your responses? I have come to believe that “We Repeat what we don’t repair”.

Trauma-Informed Therapy

By building a strong therapeutic relationship, Cynthia fosters and environment where individuals can process experiences without fear, enhancing recovery and well-being. Trauma-informed therapy emphasizes safety, trust, and empowerment, recognizing the widespread impact of trauma on a micro, mezzo, and macro level. on individuals. Cynthia uses trauma-sensitive techniques to support healing, helping individuals regain control and build self-worth.
Trauma-informed therapy represents a paradigm shift, focusing on understanding the root causes of distress by asking, “What happened to you?” rather than “What’s wrong with you?” This approach emphasizes understanding a client’s complete history — both past and present — to provide effective therapeutic care.
Trauma is an intricate and deeply personal experience, leaving invisible wounds
that often go unnoticed.
These life-changing experiences can be:

  • One-time acute trauma from a single incident
  • Chronic trauma from repeated and prolonged stressors
  • Complex trauma stemming from exposure to multiple traumatic events
  • Vicarious trauma
  • A result of generational or historical injustices, oppression, and
    marginalization

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CBT- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT can be thought of as a combination of psychotherapy and behavioral therapy. Psychotherapy emphasizes the importance of the personal meaning we place on things and how thinking patterns begin in childhood. Behavioral therapy pays close attention to the relationships between our problems, our behavior and our thoughts. CBT is a good fit for results-oriented individuals and couples who want to actively participate in their treatment and after ‘end of treatment’.It is though an attachment lens that I have developed an integrative treatment philosophy that combines heart and best of known practices.

It is through an ‘Attachment Lens’ (Attachment/Trauma Perspective) that I have developed an integrative treatment philosophy that combines heart and the best of known science.

From a neurobiological perspective, the process of affect regulation, so central to attachment theory and research, links non-verbal and verbal representational domains of the brain. This process facilitates the transfer of implicit-procedural information in the right hemisphere to explicit or declarative systems in the left.

I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families find their life path and heal their pain... repair ruptures and move your life forward.

What People Say About Working with Cynthia

""Working with Cynthia has been transformative. Her compassionate approach and expert guidance helped me navigate through difficult times and emerge stronger.""

Sarah M.
Individual Therapy Client

""Cynthia's couples counseling sessions helped us rebuild our relationship. Her insights and practical tools made a real difference in how we communicate." "

John & Lisa R.
Couples Therapy Clients

""Cynthia’s authenticity, humor, and dedication helped me grow not just as a student but as a person. She is a fierce advocate and a brilliant teacher.""

Deena P.
LCSW Supervision Client

""Cynthia is down to earth and easy to connect with. I immediately felt comfortable and supported. She truly listens, and I wouldn’t go to anyone else.""

Christopher B.
Counseling Client

""Therapists are life — and Cynthia has truly changed mine. Her wisdom, kindness, and support helped me through grief, depression, and job stress.""

Sherry O.
Individual Therapy Client

""Cynthia helped my daughter make huge progress with her anxiety. Her fun, safe, and understanding approach made a real impact in a short time.""

Stacy Z.
Parent of Adolescent Therapy Client