- Attachment issues
- CBT and ACT
- Parenting support
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Agbayani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 15 years of experience. She works with relationship and family concerns and related issues such as anxiety, depression, parenting strain, grief, and attachment problems. Sessions address patterns that began in childhood and how those patterns show up now in adult relationships and daily life.
She uses clear, direct conversation alongside listening that centers the client's experience. Therapy sessions focus on practical skills and moments of reflection. Clients can expect to look at how early family roles, expectations, and communication patterns influence current choices and reactions.
Her background includes work across a range of mental health needs, with particular attention to attachment issues and mood disorders. Dr. Agbayani combines approaches to match what a person brings in the room rather than relying on a single method.
In practice she draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses attachment-based ideas to map how early relationships affect trust, closeness, and conflict in current relationships.
Sessions will also bring in skills from acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when they fit the client's goals. Those tools are used to manage intense emotions, build coping strategies, and make day-to-day changes. Work often includes concrete steps for communication, boundaries, and self-care.
Dr. Agbayani accepts clients who speak English and will consider international clients. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and the matching process through the site's booking flow.
How her approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help when patterns from the family of origin make it hard to act on what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals evolve and different skills are tried.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to do short check-ins during a break, or to use video or phone options when that helps someone participate. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available and can plan how therapy will fit into your daily life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship and family concerns and related issues like anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, addictions, and attachment problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and person-centered. She mixes practical skills work with reflection and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Virginia and holds a Virginia LPC credential.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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