Cynthia Barrett, LICSW, LCSW
Compassionate licensed social worker for life transitions
- Warm client-centered care
- CBT and DBT strategies
- Available Saturdays only
About Cynthia Barrett
Cynthia Barrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate difficult life challenges. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, career concerns, family and couples issues, military-related concerns, trauma, and abuse, bringing a broad clinical background to each case.
Her approach is warm, inviting, and open, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Cynthia draws from client-centered counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy - evidence-based methods that focus on understanding each person's experience and developing practical strategies to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As a LICSW and LCSW, she holds advanced social work licenses that qualify her to provide clinical therapy and support for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Cynthia collaborates with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that reflect their goals and preferences, offering support for relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, addiction concerns, parenting and family dynamics, sleep difficulties, and career or self-esteem challenges. She welcomes international clients and provides services in English. She is currently available on Saturdays; interested individuals are encouraged to visit her calendar to schedule an initial session and take the first step toward change.
Her approach is warm, inviting, and open, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Cynthia draws from client-centered counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy - evidence-based methods that focus on understanding each person's experience and developing practical strategies to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As a LICSW and LCSW, she holds advanced social work licenses that qualify her to provide clinical therapy and support for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Cynthia collaborates with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that reflect their goals and preferences, offering support for relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, addiction concerns, parenting and family dynamics, sleep difficulties, and career or self-esteem challenges. She welcomes international clients and provides services in English. She is currently available on Saturdays; interested individuals are encouraged to visit her calendar to schedule an initial session and take the first step toward change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cynthia Barrett have?
Cynthia Barrett has 25 years of experience as a therapist and counselor.
Is Cynthia Barrett a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. License details: AL LICSW 3807C, FL LCSW SW10154.
In which languages does Cynthia Barrett provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Cynthia Barrett located?
Cynthia Barrett is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Cynthia Barrett as my therapist?
You can work with Cynthia Barrett through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cynthia Barrett work with international clients?
Yes, Cynthia Barrett works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cynthia Barrett cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Therapy for Practical, Compassionate Care
Cynthia regularly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s experience and goals guide the process - it is helpful for building self-awareness, processing grief, and improving relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, and developing coping skills.
She may also incorporate elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when teaching emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for clients who struggle with intense emotions or relationship instability. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Cynthia works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: video calls and phone sessions provide real-time connection similar to in-person meetings, while live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter, more frequent touchpoints when needed. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access licensed professionals from different locations, and maintain continuity of care despite life changes.