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About Cynthia

Cynthia Fradl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience. She brings a warm, interactive style to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Cynthia aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels.

Her work covers many concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, bipolar challenges, and ADHD. She also helps with relationship strain, career transitions, sleep and eating problems, and parenting stress.

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Background and approach

Cynthia commonly addresses enduring mental health challenges alongside more immediate life stresses. Cynthia has provided care in a range of settings such as nonprofit organizations, hospitals and clinics, and schools. That background gives her experience with different systems and practical barriers people face when seeking help.

She frames therapy as a partnership and adapts the pace to each person's needs. In sessions she blends cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, emotionally focused techniques, and mindfulness practices. Conversations are tailored into a focused plan with concrete skills to try between sessions.

The emphasis is on small, manageable changes that add up over time. People who reach out can expect a respectful, goal-oriented approach that balances insight with hands-on strategies. Cynthia encourages those ready to take a step toward change and offers steady support while they build new patterns.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without letting them drive behavior. It focuses on values and small actions that move a person toward what matters, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep problems, and ADHD-related routines. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathetic listening and collaboration so the person feels heard and can explore their goals at their own pace.

The best approach often combines elements from different methods. Cynthia will work together with each person to identify which tools fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking how strategies feel in real life and adjusting the plan over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video sessions let people use screen-sharing or worksheets in real time. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for ongoing check-ins, quick skill reminders, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Cynthia commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, bipolar challenges, and ADHD, plus relationship and career concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is warm and interactive, combining listening with practical exercises. Sessions focus on respectful dialogue and concrete skills to practice between meetings.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has over 20 years of clinical experience working in multiple care settings including nonprofits, hospitals and schools.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in Oregon and holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What languages are offered and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cynthia?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Oregon
Languages
English

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