- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Agbayani is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Virginia with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges common in young adulthood such as career concerns and changes in life direction.
She uses straightforward, person-centered work that keeps conversation practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps people can try between meetings. She listens for attachment patterns and how those affect relationships and day-to-day functioning.
Her background blends several approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and attachment-focused interventions to address early relationship wounds. Dialectical behavior strategies are used where strong emotions and impulsive responses get in the way of goals.
People can expect direct feedback along with collaborative planning. Goals are broken into manageable tasks and progress is checked regularly. The therapist also draws on experience supporting people through addiction, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, and grief-related concerns.
Work is grounded in clinical practice in Virginia and conducted in English. International clients are accepted; confirm session options when scheduling. Prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment to begin planning treatment.
How her approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and teaching skills to act toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. This approach is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and making choices about work and relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments. It helps with depression, anxious thinking, sleep and eating concerns, and problems with impulse control.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they show up in adult relationships. It can be helpful when intimacy, abandonment fears, or family-of-origin issues affect current connections.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals, try methods in sessions, and adjust based on what works. Finding the best fit happens over a few meetings rather than at the first intake.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on a work break, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use tools like worksheets and behavioral experiments between meetings to practice new skills in everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with feeling lost after college?
Yes. She works with career worry, low motivation, and coping with life changes common after university.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices a person-centered, direct approach that mixes practical techniques and discussion to set clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as an LPC working with mood disorders, trauma, and relationship issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Virginia and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients connect for sessions?
Yes. International clients are accepted; confirm any scheduling details when you set up an appointment.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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