Cynthia Smith, LPC

Cynthia Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on a broad range of concerns including LGBT matters, relationship and family challenges, grief and end-of-life issues, career transitions, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her work also extends to areas such as aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, domestic violence, family of origin dynamics, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and exploring life purpose.

Cynthia draws from a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), existential approaches, mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques. She integrates these methods to help clients build practical skills, process difficult emotions, and clarify values and goals.

Known for creating an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere, Cynthia encourages people to share thoughts and feelings honestly while she offers support and guidance. She has a particular interest in assisting adult children who are navigating the emotional and practical challenges of aging parents and decline. Cynthia frames therapy as a collaborative process that aims to empower individuals to move toward a more fulfilling and manageable life.