- Stress and anxiety care
- Relationship concerns
- Guilt and shame focus
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Starkey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 24 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also addresses issues like communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She helps people talk through difficult emotions without judgment. Sessions focus on making space to name what feels heavy and on practical ways to cope day to day. Cynthia emphasizes steady, clear conversation rather than quick fixes.
Her approach is straightforward. She listens to what people bring and helps them notice patterns that keep painful feelings going. From there she and the client try small, usable changes that can shift how someone responds to stress, sadness, or painful memories.
Many people come to her for help with relationship strain, isolation, or the aftermath of traumatic events. She also works with those struggling with mood problems and social anxiety where negative self-feelings like guilt and shame show up often. Sessions aim to untangle those feelings so a person can make clearer choices.
Cynthia asks direct questions and offers practical options during sessions. She supports people as they test new ways of communicating and caring for themselves. Booking typically begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques help people make sense of persistent guilt and shame in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence; this helps people notice patterns that keep negative feelings active and try different responses. Another useful method emphasizes pacing and grounding skills to manage strong emotions after trauma or loss; it teaches breathing, attention shifts, and short behavioral steps to reduce overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what feels most difficult, and which methods seem acceptable. Then she and the client will try options and adjust the plan based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in different ways to focus on talking, practice skills between meetings, and support gradual changes without asking for major disruptions to daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and conversational, with an emphasis on naming feelings and testing small practical changes. Sessions aim to reduce what feels overwhelming through clear, steady work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.