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Cynthia Lowe

Cynthia Lowe, LISW, LCSW

Arizona

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LISW LCSW - Blended family issues and anxiety

  • ACT methods
  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice

About Cynthia

Cynthia Lowe is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She holds an LISW in Ohio and an LCSW in Arizona. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and blended family issues.

Cynthia uses straightforward, conversational sessions that focus on what is happening now. She talks through problems and practical ways to manage them. Sessions often include tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help with thinking patterns and moment-to-moment coping.

Her work also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to clarify values and build motivation. Motivational interviewing can appear when people want help with change but feel stuck. These approaches are used alongside clinical judgment from many years in the field.

Cynthia has supported people facing difficult life changes, caregiving stress, illness, and complex grief. She has experience with issues tied to sexuality and kink culture, attachment and abandonment concerns, and workplace or career stress. The focus is on practical steps a person can try between sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and are based in Arizona licensure. For people living elsewhere, international clients are not currently accepted. Before scheduling, confirm the current session options through the booking flow and note that fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, grief, and life changes where decisions and values feel unclear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small behavioral experiments. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative step. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Cynthia will work with the client to decide whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, or a mix fits best for the presenting concerns.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone use audio rather than video if that suits their needs better. Discuss practical preferences during the matching and scheduling process so sessions fit everyday life without unexpected changes.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Ohio, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to blended households?

She lists blended family issues among the areas she helps with, alongside relationship, parenting, and intimacy-related concerns.

What is her overall therapy style?

Her sessions are conversational and interactive, using practical tools and dialogue rather than lecture or labels.

How long has she practiced?

She has 25 years of experience working in the mental health field.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds LISW and LCSW credentials with licensure listed as OH LISW and AZ LCSW and practices with Arizona licensure referenced.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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