Cynthia Barrett, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed in Alabama · 25 years in practice

Cynthia Barrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, with 25 years of experience supporting people through major life stresses.

License and registration

LICSW, Alabama: 3807C · expires August 2027
LCSW, Florida: SW10154 · expires March 2027
LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC06158700 · expires August 2026
LICSW, Massachusetts: 127109 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1811993843 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Cynthia

Cynthia Barrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, with 25 years of experience supporting people through major life stresses. She offers a calm, respectful presence and practical help for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and coping with big changes. Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques.

That means she listens first, then works with each person to try ideas that can change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Background and approach

She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people build skills and find the motivation to shift patterns. Cynthia has worked with a wide range of concerns across many settings. She has experience with trauma and abuse, addictions, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and managing chronic illness or cancer-related stress.

She also helps people facing family problems, divorce and separation, and challenges around parenting and blended families. In sessions she focuses on straightforward tools and concrete goals. People can expect to talk through what isn’t working, try practical strategies, and track small changes over time.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, aiming to reduce stigma and make therapy usable in everyday life. She is licensed in multiple states and practices from Alabama. Sessions are offered in English, and she works with clients from other countries when that fits the situation.

Therapy can include short-term problem solving or a longer working relationship depending on each person’s needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cynthia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Cynthia names

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Online support

Combining client-centered care and skills-based therapy online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding where a person is coming from. The therapist offers empathy and respects each person’s values while helping them choose goals and steps that feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot thoughts and behavior patterns that make problems worse and then try practical changes to see what works. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships when stress or crisis feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Cynthia will talk with clients about goals, try out strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The work is collaborative, so people can expect to shape which methods are used and how quickly to move from learning skills to applying them in daily life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video helps with face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, journaling exercises, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Cynthia helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, coping with life changes, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm, inviting, and respectful. She uses client-centered listening combined with practical techniques so conversations stay focused on change and coping skills.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 25 years of experience working as a therapist and counselor in a variety of settings.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Alabama while holding licensure across multiple states.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients when arrangements are appropriate.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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