Cynthia Prince , LCSW

Cynthia Prince is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 38 years of clinical experience. As an LCSW she holds professional training and a license to provide clinical social work services - license NY LCSW 079322. Over the course of a long career she has worked across many settings, including maximum- and medium-security correctional facilities, residential programs for juveniles, outpatient services for children, and more than three decades with the State of New York. After retiring from state service, she continued to work on-call as a psychiatric evaluator in emergency rooms and as a therapist at a local family medical center serving college students and community members.

Cynthia has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, such as bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma, anxiety and coping challenges, attachment and abandonment issues, ADHD, loss and grief, schizophrenia, abuse and self-injury, self-esteem and relationship struggles, anger and personality disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions including autism spectrum, OCD, and depression. She does not focus on labels and emphasizes treating each person with respect, professionalism, and compassion. Clinically she relies on a cognitive behavioral approach and tailors treatment to the unique needs of each client. She often uses warmth and humor in sessions and even lightens the atmosphere with a virtual emotional support pet named Major. Cynthia is not currently accepting new clients, but her background reflects a long-standing commitment to practical, person-centered care.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward a meaningful life - it can be especially helpful for anxiety, avoidance, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, and it supports work on intimacy, abandonment concerns, and relationship repair. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical strategies and skill-building, making it useful for depression, anxiety, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cynthia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques to fit each individual and encourages clients to provide feedback so the plan evolves together.

These approaches translate well to online formats. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals and therapists can offer flexible scheduling, easier access for people with busy lives or mobility limits, and a range of interaction styles to suit different comfort levels. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to maintain continuity of care across locations.