Cynthia Moya, LCSW-C

Cynthia Moya is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, grief, career shifts, and trauma and abuse. She also supports those navigating immigration concerns, infidelity, jealousy, and postpartum depression. Cynthia presents a calm, encouraging presence for people ready to take the first step toward change.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Cynthia listens to what feels most urgent and helps people build small skills for handling hard moments. Conversations focus on realistic steps people can try between sessions to feel steadier and more confident.

Her approach emphasizes safety and empowerment. Cynthia encourages people to name what they need, set manageable goals, and practice new ways of coping. She treats setbacks as part of the learning process rather than signs of failure.

Over nine years of practice, Cynthia has worked with a range of concerns connected to life transitions and past hurt. She aims to meet each person where they are and move at a pace that feels right for them. Sessions are collaborative and focused on what the person wants to change.

Cynthia is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland. People who choose to work with her can expect calm guidance, practical tools, and a focus on rebuilding confidence and forward momentum.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Two common evidence-based techniques Cynthia uses are trauma-informed care and skills-focused coaching. Trauma-informed care means paying attention to how past harm affects current feelings and behaviors, and working gently to reduce reactivity and improve safety. Skills-focused coaching centers on teaching specific coping strategies, like breathing, grounding, and planning small steps to handle difficult situations; this helps with anxiety, mood, and everyday stress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Cynthia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs. She adjusts strategies over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins on a day with limited time, or a video conversation when in-person visits are hard to arrange. Ask about the available formats when you start the matching process so you can choose what best fits your routine.