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Mindfulness-informed
Client-centered care
Practical skill building
About Cynthia
Cynthia Young is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She practices in Florida and aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Cynthia emphasizes steady support as people take steps toward change.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She encourages practical skill building alongside listening and reflection. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that can ease daily struggles. Cynthia draws on mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas to help people notice patterns and respond with intention.
She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior cycles. Attachment-based concepts guide work on relationship patterns and how early experiences shape connection. The approach is client-centered, so the work follows each person’s pace and priorities rather than a fixed agenda.
Cynthia has worked across many concerns including trauma, addiction, anger, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues tied to adoption or family of origin. She helps people build clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and routines that support wellbeing. Her goal is to empower practical changes that fit everyday life.
To begin, she asks people to identify concrete goals and to try small strategies between sessions. Cynthia expects steady effort and offers steady support through setbacks and progress alike.
Mindful and Acceptance-Based Work Online
Cynthia integrates Mindfulness Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and make values-based choices. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on learning to observe thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, which can ease rumination and worry. ACT combines that awareness with practical steps toward what matters, helping people act in ways that match their values even when emotions are strong.
She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationship patterns affect current behavior and closeness. That work can help people understand why they react a certain way in relationships and then try different, healthier responses. Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process, and she partners with each person to choose what fits their needs and goals.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or make regular attendance more manageable. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness exercises, values work, and behavior experiments to an online setting so people can practice skills between sessions.
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 concerns can Cynthia help with?
Cynthia works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, career strain, and ADHD. She also supports issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, family of origin problems, and attachment difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm, direct, and practical. Sessions combine listening with exercises and small behavioral steps so people can try things between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 26 years of professional experience to her work and has practiced across many concerns and settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
Cynthia holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida. She is licensed to practice as an LCSW in FL and CA.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during scheduling.
What are the steps to get started?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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