- Client-centered focus
- Practical skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Cynthia
Cynthia Malek is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, and depression. She brings 14 years of clinical experience and works to create straightforward, practical plans that fit each person's life. Cynthia uses a mix of gentle listening and active strategies so people can see usable change between sessions.
Her approach centers on the person rather than a single method. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the client. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address unhelpful thinking and build motivation for change.
Cynthia has experience with attachment and codependency concerns, abandonment and communication problems, and with complex issues such as co-morbidity and dissociation. She also supports people coping with body image, control issues, and the emotional aftermath of divorce and separation.
Training and credentials include a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from SUNY Oswego, plus her LCSW license in New York. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and adapts interventions to individual needs rather than following a single protocol.
People can expect direct conversation, skill practice, and reflection in sessions. Cynthia aims to help clients notice patterns, try alternatives, and build steadier routines that reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. In online sessions this means the therapist mirrors concerns, reflects feelings, and helps clients set goals that feel relevant and achievable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change patterns. Online CBT can include tracking thoughts, practicing new responses between visits, and reviewing progress together.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice may shift over time based on how a person responds and what feels most useful in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when life gets hectic. It can also let people use tools like worksheets or mood logs between sessions to keep momentum going.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cynthia address?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on issues such as codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and adaptable. Sessions combine listening with practical skills and homework when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW license in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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