- Warm and interactive
- Practical coping tools
- Mindful acceptance
About Cynthia
Cynthia Fradl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She writes and talks plainly with clients in a warm, interactive style. Cynthia focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including trauma, depression, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and challenges tied to caregiving or chronic illness. She also supports people managing bipolar disorder and other long-term mental health challenges. Cynthia adapts conversations and care to each person’s situation rather than using one fixed method.
She blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and acceptance-focused strategies. Emotionally-focused ideas also guide sessions when relationship emotions are central. This mix lets her use practical tools and reflective conversation to help someone make changes.
Cynthia has worked in nonprofit settings, hospitals and schools, giving her experience across different kinds of care environments. She aims to avoid stigmatizing labels and to help people feel understood while they build new coping skills.
People who choose Cynthia can expect straightforward collaboration on goals and a focus on small, achievable steps. She encourages people to take the first step toward a more manageable and fulfilling life and offers support along the way.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including trauma, depression, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and challenges tied to caregiving or chronic illness. She also supports people managing bipolar disorder and other long-term mental health challenges. Cynthia adapts conversations and care to each person’s situation rather than using one fixed method.
She blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and acceptance-focused strategies. Emotionally-focused ideas also guide sessions when relationship emotions are central. This mix lets her use practical tools and reflective conversation to help someone make changes.
Cynthia has worked in nonprofit settings, hospitals and schools, giving her experience across different kinds of care environments. She aims to avoid stigmatizing labels and to help people feel understood while they build new coping skills.
People who choose Cynthia can expect straightforward collaboration on goals and a focus on small, achievable steps. She encourages people to take the first step toward a more manageable and fulfilling life and offers support along the way.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
How Cynthia’s approaches translate to online therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practice small, concrete changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with stress.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and clarifying what matters most so daily actions match those values. This approach can help with chronic pain, health-related stress, and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cynthia will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then tailor sessions. That means trying strategies, checking in, and adjusting the plan as progress or new issues appear.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking because this profile does not list specific formats. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to focus on the same goals and techniques they would in person, while keeping sessions aligned with a person's routine and responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cynthia focus on?
Cynthia works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining listening with practical skills. Sessions often include cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and emotionally-focused conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has more than 20 years of clinical experience working in nonprofits, hospital or clinical settings, and schools.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Check the scheduling flow for details.
How are fees handled?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.