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Cynthia Lowe, LISW, LCSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Cynthia

Cynthia Lowe is a licensed social worker with 25 years of clinical experience who works with adults facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including ADHD.

Background and approach

She brings a warm, interactive style and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion when supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting difficulties, and addiction-related issues. Her background includes helping survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual trauma as well as people navigating career transitions, grief, and chronic health stressors.

Cynthia integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor interventions to each person’s needs, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and client-centered principles. She holds social work licenses in Ohio and Arizona - LISW and LCSW - and applies a collaborative process to create individualized treatment plans rather than relying on labels.

Cynthia frames seeking help as a courageous step and offers supportive guidance to help clients move toward more fulfilling, manageable lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action toward meaningful goals while learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings; it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood concerns. Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-focused awareness and self-compassion skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation during stress and grief.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia works with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so the approach stays practical and relevant to each person's life.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, and health demands. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions from different locations, allow for varied communication styles, and support continuity of care when schedules change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cynthia commonly help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is described as warm and interactive, using a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered techniques tailored to each person's needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 25 years of experience in the mental health field working with diverse clinical concerns and trauma survivors.
Where is she licensed and based?
Cynthia holds social work licenses in Ohio and Arizona listed as OH LISW I.1101567-SUPV and AZ LCSW LCSW-21259, and she practices from Arizona.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
She provides several online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are delivered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Ohio, Arizona

Languages

English

What Cynthia can help with

Cynthia Lowe works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression.

How Cynthia approaches therapy

Cynthia's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Cynthia is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Arizona, with 25 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Cynthia aims to help support and empower you.