- Respectful and direct
- Goal focused
- Seven years experience
About Cynthia
Cynthia Benzing is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. Cynthia aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she focuses on building a working relationship that feels safe and practical.
Her style is adaptable and plainspoken. Sessions are shaped around the client's needs, with practical steps and talking points that fit daily life. Cynthia listens for what matters most and uses that to guide conversations and goals.
She draws on several evidence-informed approaches when appropriate, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Those methods are used to help clients notice patterns, test new ways of responding, and build routines that support mood and functioning.
Cynthia also brings attention to life transitions and long-term stresses, including concerns tied to adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues. She supports people working through guilt, shame, communication and control struggles, and grief related to separation or loss.
Working together, she helps clarify small, achievable steps toward a more manageable day. The focus is on practical change, steady progress, and empowering the person seeking help.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills to test and change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation concerns and focuses on concrete strategies that can be practiced between sessions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages choosing actions that match personal values, which can be useful for stress, trauma reactions, and persistent patterns like avoidance.
Mindfulness-based elements teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase emotional awareness. These techniques can be used as short exercises during a busy day or as part of a longer self-care plan.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That matching process can change over time as priorities and life contexts shift.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how Cynthia is offering care. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce commute time, and allow short check-ins when a longer visit is not possible. It also supports using in-the-moment exercises at home or on a break, so skills learned in sessions translate into daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cynthia help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues such as communication problems, codependency, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Cynthia uses a straightforward, compassionate approach that focuses on practical steps. Sessions center on what the client wants to change and on building habits that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience as a clinician working with a range of mood, trauma, and adjustment concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages and international services are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn whether remote or in-person formats are available for scheduling.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cynthia?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.