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Cynthia Lowe

Cynthia Lowe, LISW, LCSW

Arizona

Licensed social worker - family of origin, mood concerns

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  • ACT methods
  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice

About Cynthia

Cynthia Lowe is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She practices in Arizona and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting issues, ADHD, and family of origin questions.

Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning skills to manage difficult feelings, and improving daily routines.

Cynthia has worked across clinical settings over many years and has supported people who experienced emotional, physical, and sexual trauma. She also has experience addressing postpartum concerns, OCD, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and issues around attachment and abandonment.

In the room she listens, asks focused questions, and offers strategies you can try between sessions. That might include short behavioral experiments, values-based exercises from ACT, or CBT techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Practical matters are straightforward: she holds Arizona and Ohio licensure as listed, conducts work in English, and does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing mood symptoms through concrete skill practice.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and building actions around them. It helps when patterns from family of origin or difficult emotions keep someone stuck by teaching acceptance and value-driven choices.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These practices pair well with CBT and ACT techniques in session.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That means sessions can include skills practice, values work, or brief experiments depending on the person’s needs.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about current session options when you schedule to find what will work best for everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Ohio, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and family of origin issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is interactive and practical. She uses conversation, skill teaching, and short between-session exercises.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience in the mental health field, including work with trauma, postpartum concerns, OCD, and caregiving stress.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Ohio and Arizona. Her practice is based in Arizona.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I get started with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Cynthia LoweLISW, LCSW

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