- Client-centered focus
- CBT and trauma work
- Helps with addiction
About Cynthia
Cynthia Malek is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings 14 years of practice to her work in New York. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and depression. Cynthia uses straightforward, practical talk to help clients notice patterns and try new ways of coping.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from SUNY Oswego. She describes an eclectic approach and draws on a mix of methods to fit each person’s needs. Sessions often combine problem-solving tools with space to understand deeper emotional patterns.
In therapy she commonly uses client-centered ideas to support a person's own goals and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is used when change feels difficult, and Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events continue to affect daily life.
Cynthia also attends to relationship patterns such as attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, codependency, and issues around divorce or separation. She works with people facing substance use, guilt, shame, body image, and co-occurring problems.
She practices in New York as an LCSW. Sessions are offered in English and Cynthia does not take international clients. People wanting to begin can use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to available times.
How Cynthia’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people shape sessions around what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors with practical exercises and homework. It can help with anxiety, panic-related patterns, and coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to choose which methods make sense based on symptoms, goals, and preferences. She adjusts pace and tools over time rather than relying on a single technique.
The source biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and for using worksheets or behavioral experiments between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these methods to carry out CBT exercises, motivation-focused conversations, and trauma-focused planning in remote sessions when appropriate.
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 help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and depression. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and body image.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and person-centered, combining direct tools with time to understand emotional patterns. She adapts methods to match what each person needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with people across a range of concerns and presenting issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.