Cynthia Rumford-Jones , LCSW

Cynthia Rumford-Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of California, Berkeley. She brings more than two decades of clinical and social work experience across public and private sectors and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, family difficulties, and life transitions.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including anger, self-esteem, grief, eating and food-related issues, parenting and fatherhood challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the particular needs of adoption and foster care families. She also works with clients facing commitment or communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, family of origin concerns, and the emotional effects of guilt, shame, and emptiness.

Therapeutically, she uses a warm, supportive, interactive, and empowering stance. She draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques, and has training and extensive experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Multi-Dimensional Treatment Foster Care (MTFC). LCSW indicates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a professional credential authorizing clinical therapy practice.

Cynthia emphasizes a collaborative process to identify structured treatment goals tailored to each person’s needs and preferences. She welcomes people who are ready to take the next step and partners with them to create practical plans that support improved well-being and day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Cynthia Rumford-Jones

Cynthia uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide sessions; this approach helps with building self-awareness, strengthening self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and difficulties with coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cynthia collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans and adjusts techniques as progress is made so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit consistent care into busy lives, access support from home, and maintain continuity of sessions even when logistics change, while working with licensed professionals and therapists focused on practical outcomes.