About Cynthia
Cynthia Mullen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who brings five years of clinical experience to her work in Pennsylvania. She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and difficult life changes. Cynthia also provides affirming support for people in the LGBT community and those wanting a progressive, non-religious approach.
Her sessions focus on clear communication and practical coping skills. She helps people build self-esteem and handle social anxiety or mood challenges with step-by-step strategies.
Background and approach
Cynthia prefers straightforward language and goals that people can use between sessions. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address post-traumatic stress and mood disorders. That means using methods that are shown to help with symptoms and day-to-day functioning.
The work often includes practicing new ways of thinking and testing them in real life. Cynthia aims to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can talk honestly about what’s hard. She prioritizes collaboration and works at the client’s pace.
Progress is measured in practical changes, such as improved communication or better daily routines. People who come to Cynthia can expect a mixture of skill-building and emotional support. Sessions are planned around immediate concerns and longer-term goals.
She frames each plan around what the person wants to achieve and how they prefer to work.
Approaches and how online therapy helps
Evidence-based cognitive techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new, more balanced ways of thinking. This approach can help reduce anxiety, lift mood, and make everyday reactions easier to manage.Skills-based coping work teaches practical tools for stress and emotional regulation. Clients practice breathing, grounding, and behavioral changes that make social situations and daily tasks feel more doable.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and current challenges, then try methods that fit. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy with Cynthia uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions are a good low-bandwidth option when video is difficult. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers writing instead of talking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress consistent.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Connecticut
- Languages
- English