- gentle collaborative style
- creative coping exercises
- focus on present
About Cynthia
Cynthia Marcolina is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and the emotional fallout from natural or human-caused disasters. Cynthia writes plainly and aims to make sessions feel calm and collaborative for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
Cynthia uses approachable methods drawn from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing styles. She encourages practical exercises such as writing, drawing, and simple paper-and-pencil tasks. The goal is to build better self-talk, steadier mood, and stronger self-soothing skills whether or not medication is involved.
Her way of working is gentle and collaborative. Cynthia invites people to use their creative side when working through hard times. She often suggests reading and hands-on activities to reinforce what comes up in conversation.
Across a long career, Cynthia has worked in a wide range of mental health settings. That background informs how she tailors sessions to each person's needs and daily life. She emphasizes staying focused on the present and on what a person can control.
People who choose Cynthia can expect clear goals, simple exercises to practice between sessions, and a conversational approach that keeps the focus on coping and recovery. She aims to help clients feel more capable of managing mood, relationships, and stress.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping someone find their own answers. This approach is useful for building trust and clarity when stress or life changes feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It uses short exercises and homework to shift patterns that keep anxiety or depression running. CBT can help with mood, anxiety, and addictive behaviors by giving clear, practical tools.
Mindfulness techniques are simple practices that teach attention to the present moment. They can reduce reactivity and help when emotions feel intense after loss or disruption.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Cynthia works with each person to decide which methods to use based on their goals and day-to-day needs. She adapts exercises and reading suggestions so they fit into real life and feels collaborative rather than prescriptive.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow people to use short check-ins or longer talks depending on what works best for them. Licensed professionals can tailor sessions to focus on skills practice, emotional support, or planning next steps.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cynthia commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar and mood concerns, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disasters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Cynthia takes a gentle, collaborative approach and encourages practical exercises like writing and drawing to support insight and coping.
What is her background and level of experience?
She brings 35 years of experience in a wide range of mental health settings working with many diagnoses and formats over her career.
What credentials and location are listed for Cynthia?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees structured for sessions?
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?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.