- Client-centered care
- Trauma-informed focus
- Change-oriented tools
About Cynthia
Cynthia Malek is an LCSW who focuses on work and wellbeing and on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationships, and depression. She speaks plain, direct language in sessions and centers each conversation on what matters most to the person in front of her. Cynthia brings 14 years of clinical experience to her practice in New York.
She uses an eclectic mix of approaches tailored to the individual. That means sessions can include problem-solving techniques, ways to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts, and deeper exploration of life patterns that affect relationships and self-worth. Cynthia pays attention to how past losses and attachment issues shape current behavior.
People often come for help with codependency, substance use, communication problems, and the emotional fallout from separation or domestic violence. She also addresses body image concerns, guilt and shame, dissociation, and overlapping medical or mental health conditions. Sessions aim to make day-to-day life more manageable and reduce sources of ongoing stress.
Cynthia draws from Client-Centered methods to keep the work collaborative and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when changes in thinking and behavior are useful. Motivational Interviewing helps when people are ambivalent about change, and Trauma-Focused approaches guide work after abuse or traumatic events.
Her training includes a master’s in social work from Syracuse University and a bachelor of science in psychology from SUNY Oswego. Cynthia holds a New York LCSW and practices with attention to practical coping skills and meaningful personal growth.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace. It helps people feel heard and gives space to sort out values and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical tools to change patterns that cause stress or anxiety. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel unsure about change by exploring their motivations and ambivalence in a respectful way.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, history, and preferences, and together they will try techniques that fit. That collaborative process helps decide whether to lean more on skill-building, relationship-focused exploration, or trauma-focused strategies.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy workday, shorter check-ins when needed, and access to a licensed professional without travel time. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work aims to make it easier to attend sessions and to apply skills in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cynthia address?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, body image, and substance use concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is eclectic and collaborative. Sessions mix client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused methods when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on mental health and addiction-related concerns.
Which credentials and region apply to her practice?
She practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential. Credentials listed are NY LCSW.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and cancellations handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm billing details before scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.