- Collaborative approach
- Practical tools
- Creative techniques
About Cynthia
Cynthia Marcolina is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She draws on 35 years of experience to help people manage overwhelming feelings and find clearer direction. Her way is calm and collaborative, aimed at practical changes that fit daily life.
She mixes client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. Cynthia also brings existential ideas into sessions to help people clarify meaning and values. Conversations are conversational and down-to-earth, not full of jargon or tests.
In session she encourages small, doable steps like tracking thoughts, trying brief writing or drawing exercises, and practicing calming techniques. She suggests reading and short paper-and-pencil tasks that people can use between visits. The aim is better self-talk, increased self-esteem, and improved ways to self-soothe with or without medication.
Cynthia has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings, with individuals and in group and family contexts over her career. That breadth informs a flexible approach that adapts to each person’s situation. She emphasizes staying connected to the present and focusing on what can be controlled.
People who are dealing with grief, addiction-related issues, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, or questions about gender and sexual identity may find her approach relevant. She invites collaboration and creative expression as part of the process.
How Cynthia’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what she hears, and helps clients feel heard so they can explore problems and choices. This approach supports issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses simple exercises and experiments to change patterns that keep stress and anxiety going. CBT is often used for mood disorders, anxiety, and coping with life changes.
Existential Therapy helps people name what matters to them and face big questions about purpose and meaning. It can be useful during midlife shifts, career transitions, or times of emptiness and guilt.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust the approach based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan fits their needs and preferences.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep momentum between visits. It also lets people use written exercises, brief check-ins, and guided mindfulness practice without extra travel. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available formats before booking to know what will work best for your schedule and needs.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, depression, career and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing grief, addiction issues, mood disorders, and questions about gender or sexuality.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is gentle and collaborative. Sessions use listening, practical exercises, and creative activities to make changes that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 35 years of experience in a range of mental health settings, including individual, group, marital, and family work.
What credentials and region does she practice from?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.