Cynthia Fradl , LCSW

Cynthia Fradl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience providing mental health therapy. She has supported people coping with a wide range of concerns, including the effects of past emotional or physical trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and life or career transitions. Cynthia has worked in diverse clinical environments such as non profit organizations, hospital and clinical settings, and schools, and she also has experience working with individuals facing long-term mental health challenges including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on each person as an individual, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet unique needs. Cynthia integrates tools from cognitive-behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment principles, humanistic and mindfulness approaches, and rational-emotive techniques to create practical, individualized support.

She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, recognizing that seeking help takes courage and that the first steps toward a more fulfilling life are important. Cynthia is based in Oregon and offers care as an LCSW, bringing two decades of clinical experience to her practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It emphasizes psychological flexibility and practical steps for coping with stress, trauma, or ongoing emotional pain.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and mirrors the client's experience. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, improving communication, and strengthening the therapeutic alliance as a foundation for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering structured strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. It works well for people seeking concrete tools to manage symptoms and make behavioral changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cynthia collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as understanding grows.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and reduced travel time. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care from home or work and maintain continuity of support across life changes.