Cynthia Yanez, LCSW

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Compassionate therapist who centers personal story

Details

Name	Cynthia Yanez
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida, Indiana
Session format	Online
Languages	English, Spanish
Years in practice	10

About Cynthia

Cynthia Yanez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people untangle the thoughts and feelings that keep them stuck. They focus on making sense of old assumptions so clients can try new ways of being. Cynthia speaks English and Spanish and practices from Florida.

Cynthia approaches therapy as a collaborative process. They help clients notice patterns that cause pain and then consider different stories and choices. Sessions often mix close listening with practical steps so people can test what feels useful in daily life.

Background and approach

Many clients come with anxiety, stress, grief, or relationship struggles. Cynthia also supports people facing identity questions, parenting challenges, caregiver strain, issues linked to adoption or foster care, and concerns related to intimacy or kink. They pay attention to how abandonment, family of origin, immigration, and trauma shape current behavior.

Therapy blends narrative ideas with client-centered attention and emotionally-focused techniques. This means a focus on the stories people tell about themselves, a warm, accepting stance, and attention to feelings in relationships. Cynthia also uses solution-focused thinking to set short-term goals and practical steps.

With ten years of practice as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - Cynthia aims to make therapy clear and manageable. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The process begins by matching on a short questionnaire and scheduling a time that works for the client.

What this therapist works with

Their listing names LGBT, Family conflicts, Coping with life changes among the things Cynthia works with, alongside the areas below.

LGBT
Family conflicts
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Women's issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in their listing among their approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Cynthia among the ways they work.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Cynthia among the ways they work.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Cynthia among the ways they work.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cynthia among the ways they work.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cynthia among the ways they work.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Cynthia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how they work. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Cynthia directly how they use it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Cynthia brings narrative and emotion-focused work online

Therapy draws on Narrative Therapy by looking at the stories people tell about themselves and testing different ways to frame problems. This method helps when old assumptions limit choices or when identity and family history feel stuck. Client-Centered Therapy means the session is guided by the client's pace and priorities, with the therapist offering attentive listening and reflection to help people find their own answers. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on feelings in relationships and personal emotional patterns, which can help with intimacy, attachment, and processing grief or trauma.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia will talk with each person about their needs and goals, then suggest approaches to try. The therapist and client check in on what is working and adjust direction together so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide options that fit different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions, use brief coaching-style support, or pick a format that feels less intense. These choices make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Cynthia commonly help with?

Cynthia works with people facing anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and trauma and abuse. They also support those coping with parenting, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care matters, and identity questions like gender dysphoria.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Work in sessions centers on listening, making sense of personal stories, and identifying small steps to try. The approach mixes narrative thinking, client-centered attention, emotionally-focused work, and solution-focused goal-setting.

What is Cynthia's professional background?

Cynthia has ten years of clinical experience and uses that history to guide practical, exploratory therapy. They aim to balance insight with actions clients can practice between sessions.

What credentials and where are sessions based?

Cynthia holds LCSW credentials and practices from Florida. The profile lists licensure as FL LCSW and IN LCSW.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with Cynthia?

International clients are not currently accepted; work is based in Florida.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does the cost and getting started process work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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