Cynthia Cox, LCSW

Cynthia Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee who brings 11 years of professional experience to her practice. She focuses on offering steady, practical support when life feels overwhelming, helping people navigate common and complex concerns with empathy and clear guidance.

Cynthia works with individuals, adolescents, and families, tailoring her approach to meet each person where they are. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, academic problems, and domestic violence. She combines clinical knowledge with a calm, collaborative style to help clients identify goals and take manageable steps forward.

Clients can expect a therapist who values open communication and practical strategies, drawing on evidence-informed approaches to support coping, problem solving, and emotional regulation. Cynthia welcomes questions from prospective clients and looks forward to working with those ready to explore change and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Cynthia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice to provide practical tools for coping and self-awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn concrete strategies to change behaviors and emotions, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and acceptance skills, teaching simple practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can be helpful for stress, grief, and trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the client's situation. The aim is to find methods that feel useful and sustainable for that person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. This variety allows people to access therapy around work, school, or family responsibilities and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, while still working with licensed professionals to address their concerns.