Dr. Cynthia Agbayani , LPC

Dr. Cynthia Agbayani is a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of clinical experience based in Virginia. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings a direct yet empathic style to work with individuals, couples, and families confronting relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, parenting and family concerns, and a wide range of stressors including grief, addiction, and caregiver strain.

Her practice emphasizes a person-centered stance that meets clients where they are while integrating evidence-informed techniques. She draws from acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and client-centered approaches to tailor treatment to each person or family. This blended method allows her to address attachment wounds, communication problems, self-esteem and intimacy issues, mood regulation, and coping with significant life changes.

Dr. Agbayani prioritizes collaboration and clarity in treatment planning, working with clients to develop practical goals and strategies that fit their values and daily lives. She supports clients through difficult transitions and persistent symptoms alike, offering steady guidance and encouragement as they work toward greater functioning and well-being.

Integrating attachment and acceptance in online care

Dr. Cynthia Agbayani uses therapeutic methods that fit each person and family, bringing those approaches to remote sessions in clear, practical ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify their values and learn skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward a meaningful life - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating rooted in early relationships. By exploring attachment dynamics, the work can improve communication, emotional connection, and healing from relational wounds for couples, parents, and adults.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Agbayani partners with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These modalities make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and engage in therapy from different locations while working with licensed professionals experienced in remote care.