Dr. Cynthia Agbayani

Compassionate counselor blending evidence and empathy

LPC Virginia

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Cynthia

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Background and approach

Cynthia Agbayani is an LPC based in Virginia who supports people facing a wide range of concerns including relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.

She also works with issues related to ADHD, abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment problems, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, disaster-related adjustment, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, family of origin difficulties, and feelings of guilt and shame. With 15 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor, Dr.

Agbayani combines a personable, direct style with empathy to help people move toward their goals. Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based approaches, client-centered methods, and dialectical behavior therapy when appropriate.

This flexible, collaborative stance is intended to tailor interventions to each person's needs and preferences. Prospective clients can expect a therapist who emphasizes partnership in treatment and practical strategies for change, while also honoring emotional experience and relational patterns.

Dr. Agbayani accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to increase accessibility.

Approaches that guide online sessions and fit client needs

Dr. Agbayani often integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based work into online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Attachment-based therapy explores relational patterns that influence how people connect and cope, which can be especially useful for family, parenting, and intimacy-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will work with each client to consider goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting methods over time so the plan reflects what is most helpful for that person or family.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules. These options provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints and make it possible to continue consistent care without rearranging major parts of life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Dr. Agbayani help with?

She addresses a broad set of concerns including relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, ADHD-related challenges, and many related issues such as attachment and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends directness with empathy and centers on collaboration; she adapts techniques from client-centered work, CBT, DBT, ACT, and attachment-based approaches to meet individual needs.

What is her professional background?

Dr. Agbayani is a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience working with diverse clients on issues across the spectrum of mental health and relational concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She practices in Virginia and holds the LPC credential with licence number VA LPC 0701008770.

Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions for English-speaking clients regardless of location.

What session formats are available?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shame ImpulsivityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English