Cynthia Rumford-Jones , LCSW

Cynthia Rumford-Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential that indicates advanced training in clinical social work and therapy. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of California, Berkeley and brings a warm, supportive, and interactive style to her clinical work. Cynthia frames therapy as a collaborative process that emphasizes empowerment, practical skill building, and structured goals tailored to each person's needs.

Cynthia has over 20 years of experience working as a therapist and counselor, with additional years in social work and human services across public and private settings. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family conflicts, parenting and foster care issues, grief and loss, eating-related concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also works with life transitions, blended family and fatherhood issues, communication and commitment challenges, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and other complex family-of-origin concerns.

Her clinical approach is grounded in client-centered care and cognitive behavioral strategies, with extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Multi-Dimensional Treatment Foster Care (MTFC). Cynthia aims to offer a non-judgmental environment and to match therapeutic style to each individual, partnering with clients to create specific, structured treatment plans that support improved coping and greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual's strengths and values and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help clients find their own solutions. It is useful for people facing life transitions, self-esteem challenges, or relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It provides practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching coping skills and problem-solving strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is often helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Cynthia collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a therapist from home or another convenient location.