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- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Psychoanalytic elements
- Grief and trauma
About Cynthia
Cynthia Haynes, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), is licensed in California and has worked in the field for 10 years. She helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression using practical therapy methods she describes in her own terms.
Cynthia uses cognitive behavioral therapy as a main method. She focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and on practicing new ways of responding in daily life. She also draws on elements of psychoanalytic thinking to look at past patterns that may be shaping current reactions.
Sessions are conversational and action oriented. Cynthia invites clients to share and vent while she helps translate those conversations into steps to reduce symptoms. She frames therapy as a process of learning and applying different skills outside sessions.
Her work covers a wide range of related issues, including abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and other complex challenges. She notes interest in personality-related concerns such as avoidant and antisocial patterns, and in blended family and commitment issues.
Cynthia provides care in English and practices in California. She describes her approach in clear, everyday language and encourages prospective clients to reach out to learn more about how she structures sessions and supports progress.
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Approaches used in online sessions
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns by teaching skills to change daily reactions.Psychoanalytic-informed work looks at how past experiences shape current feelings and choices. This approach can clarify repeating patterns and help people understand why they react in certain ways.
Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences. That process may involve trying skill-based practice, exploring past patterns, or combining both to see what fits best.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day by cutting travel time and offering flexible scheduling. They can also support shorter check-ins when needed, and allow work that emphasizes practicing skills between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Cynthia focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also addresses related topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses cognitive behavioral therapy as her primary method and includes light psychoanalytic ideas to examine past patterns. Sessions are conversational and emphasize applying skills in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
The therapist has 10 years of experience in the field.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.