Cynthia Fradl , LCSW

Cynthia Fradl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience providing mental health therapy. She has worked across nonprofit agencies, hospital and clinical settings, and schools, offering care to people facing a wide range of concerns including past emotional or physical trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life and career transitions, and long-term mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Cynthia brings a warm, interactive style to therapy, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and seeks to create a collaborative space where each person’s strengths and goals guide the work. Her clinical approach blends cognitive-behavioral methods, humanistic principles, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment techniques, and elements of rational-emotive therapy. Treatment is tailored through individualized dialogue and a plan designed to meet each client’s specific needs.

Cynthia values the courage it takes to begin therapy and focuses on supporting and empowering clients as they build foundations for a more fulfilling life. She is currently accepting new clients in Oregon and offers multiple ways to engage in care.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward a meaningful life. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, supporting emotional regulation and reduced reactivity for issues like trauma, stress, and grief.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Cynthia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and for accessing care from different locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines and to continue work through life transitions or competing responsibilities.