About Cynthia
Cynthia Sarris is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of practice in Connecticut. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and major life changes. Cynthia aims to create a calm, steady presence so people can talk through what matters most to them.
She draws on a mix of practical methods to meet everyday needs. Sessions focus on clear goals such as reducing panic, managing mood shifts, or improving self-esteem.
How Cynthia works
Conversations are grounded and direct, with simple tools people can use between meetings. Cynthia also works with aging and geriatric concerns and supports caregivers managing long-term stress. She addresses communication problems, loneliness, and the emotional strains that follow divorce and separation.
Her practice includes attention to women’s issues and finding renewed life purpose. Her approach weaves client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She may include mindfulness or hypnotherapy where helpful.
The work is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s needs. People seeking help can expect straightforward guidance on coping skills, mood management, and rebuilding confidence. Cynthia emphasizes practical steps that help with daily life.
Over time, clients work toward greater self-love, less isolation, and clearer direction.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 35 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Connecticut |
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Therapeutic approaches for online care
Cynthia blends client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques to help people manage everyday struggles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experience; the therapist listens and reflects so people feel understood and can choose their next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises to reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication. These approaches are used collaboratively - Cynthia will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single plan.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when a full check-in is helpful. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter meeting fits the day. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, homework feedback, and ongoing contact between scheduled sessions. This mix gives flexibility for different rhythms while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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