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Cynthia Benzing

Compassionate, individualized counseling in Pennsylvania

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Cynthia

Cynthia Benzing is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with seven years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. She approaches each person as an individual and adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect unique circumstances and goals.

Background and approach

Cynthia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while supporting clients through difficult transitions and emotional challenges. Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns including adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control issues, and end-of-life counseling.

Influenced by evidence-based and experiential methods, she integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, client-centered principles, existential reflection, and mindfulness practices to build practical skills and self-understanding. Cynthia views the decision to seek help as a courageous step and aims to empower clients as they work toward greater well-being and more satisfying lives.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Online therapy with Cynthia draws on practical, present-focused methods alongside acceptance-oriented work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering structured strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-based action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, which can be useful for stress, trauma reactions, and persistent emotional pain.

Cynthia also incorporates client-centered principles, creating a collaborative atmosphere where the client's perspective guides the pace and focus of sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works together with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps shape a personalized plan that can be adjusted over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include scheduling flexibility and easier access to care from home or other locations. Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the mode that fits their comfort and life demands. These options support continuity of care and make it simpler to maintain regular sessions amid busy schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cynthia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression, along with many related issues such as adoption and foster care, chronic pain, and end-of-life counseling.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach blends practical cognitive-behavioral techniques with acceptance and client-centered elements, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the therapeutic relationship.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns in Pennsylvania.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC013872.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English