Cynthia Benzing offers straightforward, compassionate care for adults facing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, anger, trauma, and related struggles.
01About Cynthia
Cynthia Benzing offers straightforward, compassionate care for adults facing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, anger, trauma, and related struggles. She writes in ways that are easy to follow and aims to make first steps feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed. She uses a mix of therapy styles to match what each person needs.
Sessions focus on practical skills, noticing patterns, and setting small goals that fit everyday life.
Background and approach
Conversations are tailored to the person sitting across from her rather than following a rigid script. Cynthia is a Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated as LPC. She has seven years of experience working with adults who are coping with depression, bipolar disorder, and the aftermath of abuse.
She also addresses life issues like grief, end-of-life concerns, adoption and foster care history, and the stresses that come with caregiving. In sessions she draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, and client-centered listening. That mix helps people learn new ways to respond to painful thoughts and to build day-to-day routines that reduce distress.
Her style is respectful and collaborative. She invites people to set the pace and shape goals that feel meaningful. The focus is on building skills and insight that can be used between sessions and over time.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC013872 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1386303758 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cynthia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Cynthia names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Cynthia names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce distress. Client-Centered Therapy centers on attentive listening and collaboration so the person sets goals and directs the pace of work.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Cynthia will discuss these options with each person and tailor a plan based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. The first few sessions are often used to try methods and see what feels most useful together.
Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care easier to fit into a busy life. Video is useful for deeper conversation and skill practice, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can support short check-ins or step-by-step skill reminders. These options let people continue therapy during work breaks, travel, or when in-person visits are not practical.
05Questions people ask
What problems does Cynthia help with?
She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, anger, and related concerns such as chronic illness, grief, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Cynthia blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting adults with mood, trauma, and stress-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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