Cybele Blood, LCSW

Cybele Blood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with 14 years of experience in psychotherapy and an earlier career in massage therapy. She blends a background in body-centered work with clinical training to support people navigating anxiety, stress, grief, depression, and major life changes. Cybele prioritizes creating a therapeutic environment where people feel heard and honored, and she emphasizes respect for diversity and social justice in the work she does.

Her practice focuses on building practical coping skills and a durable toolbox for emotional wellbeing. She draws on evidence-based methods and compassion-focused strategies to help clients develop greater self-kindness and resilience. Cybele has specialized training in traumatic grief and bereavement and finds it meaningful to support other professionals in health care fields as they manage work-related stress and compassion fatigue.

Cybele is trained in a wide range of therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), mindfulness practices, depth therapy, and narrative approaches. She also integrates somatic perspectives and relational methods as needed. Whether addressing relationship concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, or communication challenges, Cybele works collaboratively to identify goals and tailor interventions that fit each person’s life. She offers online services and welcomes international clients who are seeking thoughtful, experienced mental health support.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding how traumatic experiences affect thoughts, emotions, and behavior. It helps people process traumatic memories and develop coping strategies to reduce distress and reclaim daily functioning. Somatic Therapy connects physical sensations and the body’s responses to emotional experience - useful for people who notice tension, sleep disruption, or somatic symptoms tied to stress and trauma. The Gottman Method is a relationship-focused approach that teaches communication skills, conflict management, and ways to rebuild trust and intimacy in partnerships.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Cybele works together with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors interventions from these and other models. That collaborative process helps ensure therapy matches the individual’s situation and evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, continue care across locations, and stay connected with licensed professionals even when in-person visits are not possible. For many people, remote sessions provide a convenient and effective way to build skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward their goals.