- CBT focused
- Grief support
- Relationship help
About Cynthia
Cynthia Haynes is a licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of clinical experience in California. She focuses on helping people feel better about themselves and their relationships. Cynthia is direct and practical in sessions and aims to help people find more peace and everyday ease.
Cynthia uses cognitive behavioral therapy, often called CBT, to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on light psychoanalytic ideas to look at how past experiences may be shaping present reactions. Together these approaches guide practical steps people can try between sessions.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Cynthia invites people to share, vent, and externalize their thoughts so problems become clearer and more manageable. She supports work on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and relationship concerns with straightforward tools and discussion.
Her broader focus includes issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, caregiving strain, chronic illness and cancer-related stress, adoption and foster care matters, body image, and commitment concerns. Cynthia works to tailor each session to the person in front of her, balancing present-focused skills with exploration of past patterns.
People who prefer a practical, honest therapist often find her style helpful. She encourages active participation, homework when useful, and steady steps toward improved daily functioning and calmer emotional life.
Cynthia uses cognitive behavioral therapy, often called CBT, to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on light psychoanalytic ideas to look at how past experiences may be shaping present reactions. Together these approaches guide practical steps people can try between sessions.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Cynthia invites people to share, vent, and externalize their thoughts so problems become clearer and more manageable. She supports work on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and relationship concerns with straightforward tools and discussion.
Her broader focus includes issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, caregiving strain, chronic illness and cancer-related stress, adoption and foster care matters, body image, and commitment concerns. Cynthia works to tailor each session to the person in front of her, balancing present-focused skills with exploration of past patterns.
People who prefer a practical, honest therapist often find her style helpful. She encourages active participation, homework when useful, and steady steps toward improved daily functioning and calmer emotional life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How Cynthia blends talk therapy and skills online
Online work includes the same core techniques she uses in person: cognitive behavioral therapy and brief psychoanalytic exploration. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship problems. It often includes small exercises and things to try between sessions to build new habits.Light psychoanalytic exploration looks at how past experiences and relationship patterns may be showing up now. This approach helps people see repeating patterns and decide whether to change them, which can reduce long-term sources of distress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try tools, and adjust methods based on how a person responds. Sessions evolve as needs and preferences become clearer, with the client helping to guide the plan.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. If you need to confirm which session formats are offered, check before booking. Online work can make it simpler to maintain momentum between appointments and to practice skills in everyday settings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, plus related issues like caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and attachment challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational, mixing cognitive behavioral techniques with light psychoanalytic ideas to address present problems and past patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
Cynthia has ten years of experience providing therapy in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.