Cynthia Malek

Cynthia Malek is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 14 years of experience to her practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Cynthia is based in New York and offers therapy in English.

Her approach is rooted in client-centered care, which means she shapes sessions around each person’s goals and needs. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels difficult, to support clearer decision making and commitment.

Cynthia’s background includes a Bachelor of Science in psychology from SUNY Oswego and a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University. She holds the LCSW credential in New York and has worked in clinical settings for over a decade. This practical experience informs how she helps clients manage life transitions, including divorce and separation concerns.

In session, she combines conversational reflection with concrete skills work. People can expect a mix of listening, feedback, and hands-on practice of new ways to cope and communicate. The pace and focus are chosen together so therapy feels relevant to daily life.

Her broader focus areas include attachment concerns, codependency, control issues, body image, dissociation, and substance-related challenges. She frames treatment around what each person says they need and adjusts methods as progress unfolds.

How Cynthia’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead, helping shape goals and session topics together. This approach supports people who need a space to talk through big changes like separation and to decide what matters most next.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It can help reduce anxiety, manage mood, and create step-by-step plans for daily challenges. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and build momentum toward workable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cynthia works collaboratively to choose methods that match each person's goals, history, and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adapts techniques as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a full session isn’t possible. It also lets people use visual tools or worksheets together during a meeting, and supports consistent progress when attending in person is difficult.