Dr. Cynthia Agbayani, LPC
Compassionate, practical therapy for parenting and relationships
Book with Cynthia- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Agbayani is an LPC in Virginia who helps parents and individuals facing parenting stress, relationship strain, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and substance concerns. She focuses on practical steps you can use at home.
Her style is straightforward and caring. She aims to make sessions feel like a team effort rather than a lecture. With 15 years of experience she draws on several evidence-based methods to match the need in the room.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to combine attachment-focused ideas with cognitive-behavioral strategies and acceptance-based practices. She uses these tools to tackle problems like sleep disruption, anger, self-esteem struggles, and parenting challenges. Her approach centers on clear goals and skill building.
Parents often work on routines, communication patterns, and coping skills that make daily life more manageable. For trauma, grief, and complex mood concerns she uses pacing and grounding alongside behavioral strategies to reduce distress. Dr.
Agbayani describes herself as direct and empathic. She works together with clients to create a practical plan and adjusts methods as needs change. Progress is tracked through small, measurable steps rather than vague promises.
Clients may find the mix of warmth and straightforward guidance helpful when juggling childcare, work, and ongoing stress. The emphasis is on usable skills that fit a busy family schedule, and on improving relationships and daily functioning over time.
What Cynthia works with
Everything Cynthia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Cynthia helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Cynthia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that align with their values; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and helps people build more stable connections, which is often useful for parenting and intimacy issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is practical for depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so techniques match what is actually helping.
Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls make it possible to meet face to face from different locations. Phone sessions or live chat can be a good fit when a shorter check-in is needed or camera time is difficult. Text-based messaging supports brief check-ins, homework questions, and ongoing skill practice between sessions. These options increase flexibility for parents and busy adults balancing work and family.
Questions people ask about Cynthia
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, and related struggles like sleep or eating problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She combines a direct, empathic manner with collaborative goal setting. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in counseling roles across a range of concerns and settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Work can be done through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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