Cynthia Smith, LPC
Pennsylvania LPC supporting relationships and healing
- LGBT and relationship support
- Grief and life transitions
- Trauma and anxiety work
About Cynthia Smith
Cynthia Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She brings a practical, compassionate approach to supporting people through relationship challenges, grief and loss, career transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, caregiving stress, aging-related concerns, intimacy and parenting difficulties, and other life changes. As an LPC Cynthia draws on a range of therapeutic methods - including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused interventions, existential inquiry, and mindfulness practices - to tailor care to each person she sees.
Her background includes work in private practice, community mental health, and case management, giving her familiarity with diverse life circumstances and practical resources that can help clients move forward. Cynthia has particular experience helping clients with LGBT issues, blended family and family of origin concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, chronic illness and disability, and complexities around kink and alternative sexual cultures. She also supports those coping with isolation, caregiver burnout, compassion fatigue, and questions of life purpose.
Cynthia aims to create an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored and a collaborative plan for change can emerge. She emphasizes respect, empowerment, and practical coping strategies so clients can take the next steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Her background includes work in private practice, community mental health, and case management, giving her familiarity with diverse life circumstances and practical resources that can help clients move forward. Cynthia has particular experience helping clients with LGBT issues, blended family and family of origin concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, chronic illness and disability, and complexities around kink and alternative sexual cultures. She also supports those coping with isolation, caregiver burnout, compassion fatigue, and questions of life purpose.
Cynthia aims to create an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored and a collaborative plan for change can emerge. She emphasizes respect, empowerment, and practical coping strategies so clients can take the next steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cynthia Smith have?
Cynthia Smith has 15 years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Cynthia Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: PA LPC PC005964.
In which languages does Cynthia Smith provide therapy?
Cynthia Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Cynthia Smith located?
Cynthia Smith is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Cynthia Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Cynthia Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cynthia Smith work with international clients?
Cynthia Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cynthia Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Cynthia Smith
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, listens deeply, and supports self-directed growth; it is often helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift emotional patterns that drive relationship problems and can be especially useful for couples and intimacy-related concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and often evolves over time. Cynthia will work collaboratively with each client to identify their goals, preferences, and the methods that best fit their situation, adjusting the plan as needs change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, handled by phone, or conducted through live chat and text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, manage mobility or caregiving constraints, and maintain continuity during transitions. For many people, these options increase accessibility and support consistent progress with licensed professionals and therapists.