Psychotherapy
My practice is rooted in deep listening. I believe in the infinite wisdom of each person who comes to me for support and guidance. My role is to listen carefully and provide a sounding board to connect people with what they know is true. Therapy involves resource and skill building, identifying longstanding patterns of thought and relationships, and determining what is useful now. It is being present with self, situations, and circumstances and making right decisions.
I utilize trauma-informed, narrative, and relational-cultural approaches to support and assist people in managing relationships, life transitions, and serious mental health issues and addictions. I focus on the integration of body-mind-spirit for whole-person recovery.
Our goal is to align mental, physical, and spiritual values to make life manageable, productive, and optimistic. In my years of practice and continuing education, I value most the uniqueness of each person and the trust they instill in me to join them in their journey.
My role as clinical supervisor is to provide a supportive space where students and pre-licensed clinicians can develop clinical skills and integrate personal, clinical, and theoretical information and develop sound practice. Clinical supervision reinforces culturally responsive practice, identifies moral and ethical dilemmas, uncovers blind spots, improves therapist effectiveness, and enhances the quality of client care. Presentations and short courses are available by request.
Individual and small group coaching sessions focus on targeted goals, action plans, skill building, and accountability.
Mentoring is a relationship that is based on trust, mutual respect, enthusiasm, and encouragement. I have benefitted from the guidance of mentors throughout my career and am committed to paying it forward, being a resource to promote professional development.
Clinical consultation is available for licensed clinicians who are seeking support in their clinical practice. I also provide consultation to organizations and groups focused on specific topic areas or to support the employee working environment.
Endorsements
“Cynthia’s many years of experience in a broad range of settings and roles gives her a deep reservoir of wisdom and knowledge that she draws upon in her work. She brings warmth, humor and compassion to the process and can help you approach a life challenge with clarity and courage.” – Sherry W. Goodill, Ph.D., BC-DMT, LPC, Clinical Professor Emerita, former Chair of the Department of Creative Arts Therapies, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University
“Gifted and Experienced” - Dr. Harry J. Aponte, LCSW, LMFT, Founder of Aponte Training Institute