Cynthia Drake

(she/her)

LCPC, 20 years of experience
Empowering
Warm
Authentic

Hi, I'm Cynthia, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. I support individuals navigating difficult life experiences, including transitions, stress, grief, and relationship issues. Starting therapy is a powerful step toward caring for your mental health. It’s natural for a range of emotions to come up along the way, and I’m here to provide support, insight, and guidance throughout the process.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other. I’ll ask about your background, what led you to seek counseling, and what steps you’ve already taken to address your concerns. This will help me create a personalized treatment plan for you. I may also ask about any current symptoms you’re experiencing. Together, we’ll set goals and outline a clear plan to help you achieve them.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I bring a relaxed and flexible approach to therapy, fostering a safe and supportive space where clients can feel comfortable sharing. I believe open communication is key to building trust, so I emphasize clear boundaries, honest dialogue, and non-judgmental guidance.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I’m dedicated to helping women who are at a turning point in their lives find clarity, direction, and support as they navigate their next chapter. I’m especially inspired to work with those who are open to new possibilities and courageous enough to take meaningful steps forward. Lasting change happens when you're ready to do the inner work—and I’m here to walk alongside those who are ready for that journey.

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Psychodynamic

Psychodynamic theory can help you understand your experiences by exploring how your feelings, behaviors, and beliefs are connected. It's helped dozens of clients understand the impact of their past on their present, and make better choices for themselves.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approch can help you learn how to deal with difficult thoughts and feelings. It facilitates acceptance of these thoughts and feelings as a natural part of life, rather than trying to control or get rid of them. ACT also helps you to focus on what is important, such as our values, and take action towards them.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Emotionlly Focused Therapy (EFT) explores the connection between emotions and needs. We'll focus is on managing distressful emotional states and improving personal relationships.

, 47 ratings

4 ratings with written reviews

March 19, 2026

Cynthia is an exceptional therapist, empowering, authentic, and compassionate. She creates a safe space where I feel seen, heard, and comfortable being open. Working with her has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. I’ve gained confidence, clarity, and strength to navigate life differently. I’m truly grateful for her impact and highly recommend her.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 24 with Cynthia

February 20, 2026

Cynthia makes me feel seen and heard. She has an immense endurance for active listening, asks thoughtful, probing questions and has gently led me into deeper parts of my inner world. I feel safe exploring the unknown areas of my struggles, confusion, and feelings with her. Her intelligence, experience, and ability to offer rich and varied perspectives make every session meaningful and I walk away knowing more about myself.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 9 with Cynthia

June 5, 2025

Cynthia creates a safe space where I can authentically express myself. Her thoughtful questions help me understand and identify my emotions. I leave each session feeling more equipped to handle life’s challenges and with a deeper sense that I’m becoming a better version of myself.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 5 with Cynthia