Cynthia Marcolina , LPC

Cynthia Marcolina takes a gentle, collaborative approach to counseling, creating a space where people can feel as comfortable and supported as possible while they work through challenges. She blends humanistic, existential, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to tailor care to each individual, using methods that draw on both thought-focused strategies and deeper meaning-making.

Across thirty years working in a range of mental health settings, Cynthia has provided individual, marital, group, and family counseling to clients of many ages and with diverse diagnoses. She incorporates practical tools like readings and paper-and-pencil exercises, and she encourages creative expression as a way to navigate difficult moments. Drawing, writing, and other creative practices are often suggested as complements to traditional therapy work.

Her clinical focus includes improving self-talk and self-esteem, reducing anxiety, and teaching skills for self-soothing whether clients are using medication or not. Cynthia emphasizes staying present, addressing problems actively rather than avoiding them, and concentrating on what is within one’s control to foster personal empowerment.

She holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credentials, and she aims to collaborate with each person to find approaches that suit their needs and strengths.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-Centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s goals and values guide the work. It helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and building a stronger sense of self.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical strategies to change thoughts and behaviors; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can be helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with distressing feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cynthia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore strategies, adjust approaches over time, and prioritize what feels most useful.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, limited mobility, or those living far from in-person services. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into daily life and to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt tools and practices for virtual formats.