Cynthia Fradl , LCSW

Cynthia Fradl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with 20 years of experience as a mental health therapist. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including the impact of past emotional or physical trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and life or career transitions. She has also worked with individuals managing long-term mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Cynthia’s background spans nonprofit programs, hospital and clinical settings, and school-based services, giving her a broad perspective on how different environments shape people's needs. Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive; she approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Her work combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment, and rational-emotive techniques, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each client’s unique situation.

She views seeking help as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and aims to support and empower clients through practical skills, thoughtful reflection, and collaborative planning. When a person is ready to begin, Cynthia is available to provide steady guidance and clinical support.

How Cynthia's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and develop practical actions to live in line with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where values-based direction matters.

Client-Centered Therapy, rooted in humanistic principles, emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s experience. This approach supports relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, grief, and any situation where a collaborative, nonjudgmental space helps people reflect and heal.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete skills for symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. It is structured and goal-oriented, often pairing insight with practical exercises.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cynthia will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may blend techniques to create a tailored plan.

Online therapy with Cynthia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and everyday life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations within Oregon, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the client and the therapist.