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Cynthia Daley

Cynthia Daley

LPC

Therapist · Arizona · 20+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for hard-to-handle feelings

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  • Compassionate listener
  • Strengths focused
  • Practical coping skills

About Cynthia

Cynthia Daley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with two decades of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, anger, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Cynthia aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what feels hard right now. Her style is client-centered and compassionate. Cynthia focuses on meeting people where they are and recognizing their strengths. Sessions are practical and paced to each person's needs, with space to process strong feelings and to build everyday coping skills. Cynthia draws on several approaches to guide sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change behavior. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related memories and hypnotherapy when it can help access different ways of working through painful material. In addition, existential themes guide conversations about purpose and values when people are facing life transitions or grief. Over twenty years, Cynthia has supported clients through issues such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, veteran concerns, and end-of-life matters. She invites people to begin at a gentle pace and emphasizes collaboration about goals and methods. The focus is on small, practical steps that can reduce distress and restore a sense of control.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English

How Cynthia’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s priorities first. Cynthia listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people shape goals that feel meaningful. This approach is useful for stress, relationship concerns, and general emotional support.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical tools for noticing thoughts and changing unhelpful patterns. It often includes short exercises between sessions and helps with anxiety, depression, and anger by focusing on behavior and thinking changes.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is offered as a way to process trauma-related memories. It uses structured sets of attention and reflection to help reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and the reactions they trigger.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Cynthia works together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts pacing and techniques as the work progresses so clients can try options and see what helps.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue care across moves within the same state and match treatment to day-to-day life without requiring a long commute.

At a glance

Listed location
Arizona
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Arizona)
LPC · No. LPC-2329
NPI
1225779119

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cynthia help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self esteem, career issues, bipolar and compassion fatigue among other areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is client-centered and compassionate with a nonjudgmental manner. She works collaboratively and focuses on practical steps and coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Cynthia brings 20 years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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