Cindy Tenaglia , LCSW

Cindy Tenaglia is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, bringing 18 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families. She has provided care in both in-patient and out-patient settings and addresses a wide range of mental health and life issues, including stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family challenges, and transitions across the lifespan.

Cindy trained at the Bryn Mawr School of Social Work and previously lived in an intentional community on 130 acres in Wisconsin, experiences that shaped her interest in collaboration and community-based ways of living. Her therapeutic style is warm, empathic, and individualized, with a focus on practical solutions that help clients move toward more valued and vital lives. She emphasizes self-directed learning, a principle she applied while homeschooling her son and daughter for nine years, and carries that same emphasis into coaching and therapy.

Her clinical approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which she uses alongside tools like the ACT Matrix to help clients increase psychological flexibility and self-awareness. Whether working through grief, coping with life changes, or managing anxiety and mood concerns, she collaborates with each person to tailor strategies that fit their goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn practical skills to reduce unhelpful struggling. It focuses on increasing psychological flexibility so clients can move toward valued living even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Client-Centered Therapy centers the relationship and the client’s own resources, offering empathic listening and support to foster self-discovery and growth; it is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation, which can assist with anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cindy collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts direction as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These modalities make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own communities. Cindy uses online formats to maintain continuity of care while adapting techniques to work effectively in remote settings.