Cynthia Fradl , LCSW

Cynthia Fradl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of clinical experience providing mental health therapy. She has practiced in a variety of settings including non-profits, hospital and clinical programs, and schools, supporting people facing concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, sleeping and eating problems, parenting challenges, and career transitions. She also has experience working with longer-term mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on each person as an individual. She draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy - tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit the client’s unique needs and goals. Treatment may include developing coping skills, processing past hurt, improving communication, addressing addictive behaviors, or building self-esteem.

Cynthia holds an Oregon license - OR LCSW L5766 - and accepts new clients in Oregon. She offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet a range of schedules and preferences. She aims to support and empower people taking the courageous step toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes where moving toward what matters is the goal.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance from the therapist. This approach supports people who need a compassionate space to explore identity, relationships, self-esteem, or grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It can be effective for depression, anxiety, coping with trauma effects, and managing symptoms of mood disorders.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to ensure the best match.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and some interactions can be handled via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life or work demands change.