Cynthia Barrett, LICSW, LCSW

Cynthia Barrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings. The LICSW and LCSW credentials indicate professional licensure in clinical social work and reflect her long-term commitment to working directly with people facing emotional and life challenges.

Cynthia has supported individuals coping with depression, anxiety, stress, career concerns, relationship and family difficulties, military-related issues, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered counseling, and she emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care that avoids stigmatizing labels.

Clients work with Cynthia to create treatment plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering encouragement and practical support for people ready to take steps toward greater well-being. At this time she is available on Saturdays; prospective clients are invited to visit her calendar to schedule an initial session. Cynthia looks forward to supporting those who choose to begin that work.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Cynthia Barrett draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and experiences drive the process; this approach is helpful for people seeking validation, improved self-understanding, and stronger decision-making. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress through structured strategies and skills practice.

She also integrates mindfulness-informed techniques when useful, offering simple practices to help manage overwhelming emotions and increase present-moment awareness. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Cynthia collaborates with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or distance from local providers. These formats make it easier to maintain regular appointments, practice skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from the setting that best supports each client’s engagement and comfort.