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Cynthia Lowe

Cynthia Lowe

LISW, LCSW

Experienced social worker focused on mindfulness and practical tools

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

Credentials

Ohio, Arizona

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LISW, OhioI.1101567-SUPV
  • LCSW, ArizonaLCSW-21259
  • NPI 1285180075

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness-based support
  • Client-centered approach
  • Practical behavior tools

About Cynthia

Cynthia Lowe is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Arizona. She brings 25 years of mental health experience and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She aims to offer a calm, respectful space where people can start to untangle hard problems and find practical ways forward.

Cynthia uses mindfulness and evidence-informed methods to help people notice what matters most to them. Sessions are collaborative and shaped around each person's goals. She adapts conversations and tools to fit a person’s life rather than using one fixed approach.

Her background includes long-term clinical work with people facing addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and the effects of emotional and physical trauma. She also supports people with body-image, sexual identity, and sexual-culture concerns such as kink and BDSM, and helps those coping with career or parenting strain.

In session she combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Motivational interviewing strategies are available when people want extra help with change or recovery goals. Her manner is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental.

To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to Cynthia’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Cynthia Uses Mindfulness and Practical Methods Online

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment. It teaches simple attention skills that can reduce reactivity and make it easier to manage stress, anxiety, and trauma-related reactions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, guided steps toward those values. It can help with depression, chronic worry, and motivation struggles by blending acceptance with actionable goals.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and shapes the work around what the person wants to change or understand, rather than following a strict manualized plan.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia treats the decision as a collaborative process and will help you try strategies that match your needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods based on what is helpful in session and what fits your daily life.

Confirm the current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to use mindfulness exercises and behavioral tools in the context of your everyday routines.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is her overall therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive. She emphasizes client-centered listening and tailors treatment to each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience working in the mental health field with a wide range of clinical concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and is based in Arizona with licensure details listed as OH LISW and AZ LCSW.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with Cynthia?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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