Therapist profile
Cynthia Roe, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Attachment based
- Client centered
- Cognitive behavioral
About Cynthia
Cynthia Roe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBTQI+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, and mood concerns including depression and mood dysregulation. Cynthia also addresses issues connected to parenting, family relationships, grief, addiction, and caregiving challenges.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She listens to what matters most and helps people sort through immediate problems. Sessions include practical conversation about current difficulties and steps to try between meetings. She uses methods that encourage clearer communication and problem solving at home.
Cynthia draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early and ongoing relationships shape responses today. She also uses client-centered principles to keep the person's goals central. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.
Many people consult her about family strain, blended household challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiving stress. She has worked with those affected by cancer and with issues like abandonment, identity and gender dysphoria. Her background spans community, clinical, and supportive roles over three decades.
People can expect clear conversation about what to try first and why. Cynthia explains options in plain language and works collaboratively to set practical goals. To begin, readers should use the site matching step to schedule a first appointment and complete the brief intake questionnaire.
How sessions work
How Cynthia’s approaches translate to online sessions
Cynthia uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape current reactions. This helps with family conflict, caregiving stress, and issues rooted in earlier relationships by focusing on patterns of connection and response.She also relies on client-centered methods that keep the person's goals and priorities in focus. That means the therapist listens first, reflects what she hears, and works from the concerns the person brings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical steps to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may combine elements from different approaches over time.
The profile does not specify session formats here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy household, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to these practical constraints so therapy can align with everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses an approachable mix of attachment-based work, client-centered conversation, CBT tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on practical steps and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
Cynthia has 30 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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