- Compassionate listening
- Skills-based help
- Focus on codependency
About Cynthia
Cynthia Young is a licensed clinical social worker with over 26 years of experience. She practices in Florida and aims to make therapy a manageable step for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Cynthia emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult feelings and begin small changes.
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the strain of life changes. Cynthia also supports those dealing with relationship concerns, codependency, addiction issues, and burnout such as compassion fatigue. She works with issues tied to family of origin, attachment struggles, abandonment, and the effects of chronic illness.
Her approach draws on several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. In sessions she focuses on practical steps that match each person's goals. Cynthia combines listening with strategies clients can try between meetings.
Cynthia values collaboration and clear goals. She helps people notice patterns, try new responses, and develop steady habits that reduce distress. Progress is shaped by the client's needs and the pace they choose.
To begin, she asks people to clarify what matters most to them and to set realistic next steps. Work with Cynthia centers on building skills, strengthening emotional awareness, and finding ways to live that feel more manageable and meaningful.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change them through practical exercises and experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current expectations and emotional reactions. It can help people who struggle with trust, closeness, abandonment fears, or family of origin issues to form more steady ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they decide what to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use tools and worksheets during or between meetings. Ask about available formats so sessions match your schedule and day-to-day needs.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Florida, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Cynthia commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career strain, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and practical. She listens without judgment and works with clients to set clear, manageable goals and skills to practice between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Cynthia has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care, guiding people through a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Florida and California; her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.