- 20 years experience
- Grief and trauma
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Cynthia
Cynthia Fradl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of hands-on experience. She offers a warm, interactive approach that focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control. Cynthia listens with respect and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels.
Her work supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. She also helps with relationship challenges, parenting strain, career transitions, and coping with long-term mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder. Cynthia draws on mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help people live with difficult feelings.
She has practiced in nonprofit organizations, hospitals and clinics, and school settings. Those experiences shape how she adapts sessions for varied needs and life situations. Cynthia uses techniques from cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and how people relate to each other.
Therapy sessions are collaborative. Cynthia works with each person to build a plan that matches their goals and daily life. She focuses on clear, doable steps rather than abstract ideas.
People who choose Cynthia can expect straightforward conversation, practical coping tools, and steady support as they work through grief, trauma, life changes, or ongoing mental health concerns. She encourages courage in taking the first steps toward change.
Her work supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. She also helps with relationship challenges, parenting strain, career transitions, and coping with long-term mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder. Cynthia draws on mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help people live with difficult feelings.
She has practiced in nonprofit organizations, hospitals and clinics, and school settings. Those experiences shape how she adapts sessions for varied needs and life situations. Cynthia uses techniques from cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and how people relate to each other.
Therapy sessions are collaborative. Cynthia works with each person to build a plan that matches their goals and daily life. She focuses on clear, doable steps rather than abstract ideas.
People who choose Cynthia can expect straightforward conversation, practical coping tools, and steady support as they work through grief, trauma, life changes, or ongoing mental health concerns. She encourages courage in taking the first steps toward change.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
How Cynthia’s approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try clearer, more useful behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then choosing actions that match what matters most. It can help with grief, chronic distress, and life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which supports emotional regulation and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cynthia will work together with each person to identify which methods feel most useful for their situation. She adapts techniques to someone’s goals, daily routines, and comfort level rather than insisting on a single method.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since current session options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding being on camera when that feels better. Licensed professionals can deliver the same practical tools and guidance over distance, and Cynthia tailors sessions to help people build skills they can use between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cynthia commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Cynthia describes a warm, interactive style that treats people with respect and sensitivity while focusing on practical steps and real-life goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has over 20 years of clinical experience working in nonprofits, hospital and clinical settings, and schools.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions typically scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cynthia?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.