Cynthia Fradl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She offers a warm, interactive style and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem, and life changes. Cynthia meets people where they are and treats them with respect and compassion.
She has worked across a range of settings, including nonprofits, hospitals and schools. That background means she has experience supporting people who have faced long-term mental health challenges such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, as well as those coping after trauma or loss.
Cynthia uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking patterns, client-centered methods to follow each person’s lead, and mindfulness and acceptance ideas to help with emotional regulation. She also integrates emotionally-focused work when relationship or attachment concerns come up.
In the room she aims to keep conversations direct and tailored. Cynthia will work with clients to create a treatment plan that fits their needs and goals. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on steps people can take to feel steadier and more capable.
Seeking help often feels hard. Cynthia frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports people as they take initial steps. She emphasizes practical strategies and steady encouragement to build stronger coping and clearer direction.
How Cynthia’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choosing actions that match personal values; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to change how someone feels; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s experience and uses empathy and active listening to help people find their own solutions and build self esteem.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to identify their goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust along the way. The process is practical and shared rather than one-size-fits-all.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with Cynthia about how you want to use sessions so they match your schedule and needs.
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem, addictions, relationship issues, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She focuses on respectful, compassionate conversation and tailors sessions to each person.
What is her clinical background?
She has over 20 years of experience working in nonprofits, hospital and clinical settings, and schools, supporting people with a range of mental health challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cynthia?
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