Cynthia Prince, LCSW

Cynthia Prince is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 38 years of experience delivering clinical care across diverse settings. She has supported mandated clients, people in correctional facilities including maximum and medium security, adolescents in juvenile residential programs, and families and children in outpatient and community settings.

After a long career that included more than 30 years with the State of New York, Cynthia now works on-call as a psychiatric evaluator in emergency room settings and continues to see college students and community members at a local family medical center. Her background spans work with adults, adolescents, and mandated populations, giving her experience with complex clinical presentations and varied life circumstances.

Cynthia has addressed a wide range of concerns including bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma, anxiety and coping difficulties, attachment and abandonment issues, ADHD, loss and grief, schizophrenia, abuse and self-injury, self-esteem and relationship struggles, parenting and family dynamics, anger, personality and neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum conditions, OCD, and depression. She prefers to focus on each person rather than labels and approaches care with respect, professionalism, and compassion.

Her clinical practice emphasizes a cognitive behavioral framework that is adapted to each client’s unique needs. Cynthia brings warmth and humor to sessions and even includes her virtual emotional support pet Major when appropriate. She encourages people to recognize the courage it takes to seek help and to connect with a therapist who feels like the right fit.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cynthia Prince incorporates evidence-informed approaches that are explained in clear, practical terms and applied to each person’s situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on recognizing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and building practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and early bonds to help address difficulties with trust, abandonment, intimacy, and relationship dynamics. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and learn ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward a more meaningful life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cynthia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time as circumstances change. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to the individual rather than applying a single method to every situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing school, work, caregiving, or mobility needs. Cynthia provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care accessible from different locations and schedules. These options allow clients to continue work between sessions, maintain regular contact, and select the communication style that feels most comfortable to them.