- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Cynthia
Cynthia Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and parenting concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on several practical approaches to help people manage everyday challenges and painful life events. Her style is warm and interactive.
Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings. Cynthia avoids labels and listens first to understand where you are now and what matters most to you.
Background and approach
She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and take actions that align with their values. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and increase calm. Client-centered principles keep the conversation focused on each person's experience and goals.
Cynthia has three years of experience working in a range of settings, including inpatient care and programs for specialized groups. That background informs how she helps people after trauma, during major life transitions, or when parenting feels overwhelming. Typical issues she supports include relationship strain, family stress, intimacy questions, anger, low self-esteem, career strain, compassion fatigue, and complex grief.
She also works with people facing attachment wounds, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns. Therapy sessions are adapted to what a person needs. Cynthia aims to build practical skills, clearer communication, and steadier day-to-day coping so people can move forward with more confidence.
What Cynthia works with
Everything Cynthia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Cynthia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Cynthia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Cynthia brings evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist mirrors and clarifies what matters to the client so goals emerge from the persons own priorities.Choosing the right approach usually happens together. Cynthia will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. She adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most and what fits your life.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video lets you have a longer, face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you need a quick check-in. Live chat or text messaging can support brief updates, coaching between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while using the therapeutic approaches described above.
Questions people ask about Cynthia
What concerns does Cynthia focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting issues, plus relationship and intimacy-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on listening first and using practical steps you can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of counseling experience, including work in inpatient settings and programs for specialized groups.
What credentials and location are listed?
Cynthia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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