Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Cynthia Terrell, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 070788
- NPI
- 1528212263
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Cynthia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Cynthia
Cynthia Terrell is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and career or life transitions. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and intimacy-related issues.
Her sessions start with careful listening to understand immediate concerns and goals. She uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns and practical steps that can help reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Cynthia combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts, test assumptions, and build new routines.
She draws on long experience in clinical social work and school counseling to offer clear guidance and skills practice. That experience includes helping people with adoption and foster care questions, cancer-related stress, and coping after disasters or major losses.
In sessions she tends to focus on concrete strategies such as thought tracking, behavioral experiments, and simple mindfulness exercises. She also addresses communication problems, infidelity, family conflict, and issues rooted in guilt, shame, or impulsive choices.
People who choose Cynthia can expect a practical, problem-focused style. She helps clients set realistic goals and reviews progress regularly. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to map out next steps.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's concerns and priorities, helping them name problems and set goals. This approach supports people who want to talk through difficult decisions, family strains, or parenting stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It involves tracking thoughts, testing assumptions with small experiments, and practicing new skills to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.
Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus. It can help with emotion regulation, grief, and coping after trauma.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with listening and goal-setting, then adding CBT exercises or mindfulness practices as appropriate.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since format details are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, or a session without traveling. They also allow continuity when schedules or circumstances change, while retaining the same licensed professional and therapeutic approach.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, career changes, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as adoption and foster care or cancer-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens closely and uses practical conversation to identify problems and steps forward. The approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a clinical social worker, therapist, and school counselor.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers