Cynthia Prince, LCSW
Therapist in New York
Experienced LCSW focused on practical support
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Experience
38+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
Based in
New York
- 38 years experience
- Practical coping skills
- Warm straightforward style
About Cynthia
She prefers simple, direct work and avoids labels that get in the way of care. Sessions include practical steps and straight talk, plus some light humor and an emotional support pet called Major for a relaxed atmosphere. Cynthia aims to treat each person with respect and compassion.
Her background includes long work in New York settings such as prisons, juvenile residential care, outpatient child services, and hospital psychiatric on-call evaluation. She recently retired from state work and now provides therapy for community members and college-aged adults at a local family medical center.
Cynthia draws on cognitive behavioral methods while adapting the approach to fit each person's needs. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and techniques from dialectical behavior and client-centered therapy when they suit the situation.
Her style is practical and collaborative. She helps people identify what is getting in the way, learn new coping skills, and try different ways of responding to stress and relationship problems. The goal is clearer choices and fewer days that feel overwhelming.
How Cynthia’s Approaches Work Online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going and then try new, practical behaviors to change how they feel. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and reactions in current relationships. It can help people who struggle with abandonment, attachment issues, and repeating relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia will listen to your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan as you go. The first sessions are often about figuring out what feels most helpful and practical for everyday life.
The biography does not specify particular online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can happen around work or caregiving demands. Many people find that using agreed coping exercises between visits keeps progress moving even when life is full.
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License details
- LCSW · New York
- 079322
- NPI (National Provider Identifier)
- 1427655521
As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Cynthia address?
Cynthia works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and relationship and family challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and practical, with respectful, down-to-earth conversation and some light humor. She tailors methods to each person and focuses on skills people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 38 years of experience working in New York in settings such as prisons, juvenile residential care, outpatient child services, emergency psychiatric evaluation, and a family medical center.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.