Cynthia Sarris, LCSW
Licensed in Connecticut · 35 years in practice
Cynthia Sarris brings 35 years of clinical experience to her Connecticut practice as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
License and registration
- LCSW, Connecticut
- 6192 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1922119114 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
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About Cynthia
Cynthia Sarris brings 35 years of clinical experience to her Connecticut practice as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and major life changes. Cynthia aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn right away.
Her work often centers on building clearer self-understanding and stronger coping habits. She supports people who feel isolated, overwhelmed by caregiving duties, or unsure about their life direction.
Background and approach
Cynthia also focuses on concerns that commonly affect women, including self-esteem and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce. In session she blends evidence-informed methods with a warm, patient manner. Conversations move at each person's pace, and goals are set together so progress feels meaningful and attainable.
She uses tools that help manage panic, mood shifts, and ongoing worry. Cynthia has particular experience with aging and geriatric issues and the stress that caregivers face. She also helps people who struggle with shame, guilt, social anxiety, or post-traumatic stress to find practical steps forward.
Sessions often include skills for calming the body and reframing unhelpful thoughts. People who choose Cynthia tend to want clear techniques and steady emotional support. She aims to help clients reconnect with purpose, strengthen communication, and build more satisfying day-to-day routines.
Her style is steady, compassionate, and goal-oriented.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cynthia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Cynthia names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. It helps people feel heard, clarify goals, and build confidence to make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.Cynthia will work together with each person to choose the right mix of approaches. She discusses goals, personal preferences, and day-to-day needs to find what fits best. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps the individual make steady progress.
Online therapy offers several convenient ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be an easier option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send quick updates or handle brief concerns between longer sessions. These options aim to make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other life demands.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Cynthia commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, aging issues, communication problems, and women's concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, with practical tools and clear goals. Sessions combine support with skills people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cynthia has 35 years of experience working in clinical social work settings. That background shapes her steady, experienced approach to common life stresses.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is pricing structured?
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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