- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Trauma-informed focus
About Cynthia
Cynthia Malek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 14 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her profile notes additional focus areas including abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, dissociation, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
She uses an eclectic, practical approach in sessions. That means she adapts methods to what a person is facing rather than following one rigid method. Cynthia draws from client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns, and from cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Sessions typically include clear, goal-focused work alongside exploration of past experiences that still affect daily life. She uses motivational interviewing to help people consider change when substance use or other addictive behaviors are involved. Trauma-focused techniques are applied when trauma or abuse is part of the concern.
Cynthia earned a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from SUNY Oswego in 2005. Her experience includes fourteen years in clinical practice working with people facing co-occurring issues such as addiction and mood disorders.
Her style blends active skill work with listening and reflection. People can expect practical tools for managing symptoms, conversations about underlying patterns like attachment or control issues, and planning for concrete steps forward. To begin, follow the site's steps to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change or understand about their guilt or shame. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with specific thoughts and behaviors. It offers concrete exercises and homework to test unhelpful beliefs and try new ways of coping with anxiety, shame, or addictive urges.Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. Cynthia will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest which methods to emphasize. That plan can shift over time as needs change and as progress is observed.
The original profile does not list which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day or to use tools like worksheets and behavioral experiments between meetings. They can also reduce commuting time and let people schedule therapy around work and family commitments rather than rearranging an entire day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
Cynthia works with guilt and shame alongside depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and relationship concerns. She also lists related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, and forgiveness.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses an eclectic mix of client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to name and shift unhelpful thoughts. Trauma-focused approaches and psychodynamic ideas are used when past events or patterns are involved.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience in clinical practice working with issues such as addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York. Her training includes a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are video, phone, or another arrangement.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen subscription tier.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.