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Cynthia Marshall, LISW-CP

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Cynthia

Cynthia Marshall is a licensed social worker (LISW-CP) based in South Carolina who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her therapeutic work. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with self-esteem.

Background and approach

Cynthia pays attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, communication and control challenges, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt, shame, or isolation. Her style centers on a warm, respectful, client-centered stance that emphasizes validation and strength.

Cynthia combines that compassionate presence with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-informed approaches to support symptom management and clearer decision making. She highlights each person’s strengths, voice, and right to self-determination while offering a solution-focused orientation to address present concerns and life transitions.

Centering the therapeutic relationship, Cynthia partners with clients through life changes, grief, midlife shifts, workplace stress, and questions of purpose and self-love. Her aim is to help clients build resilience, improve communication, and move toward greater balance in relationships and daily life.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online healing



Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to explore inner parts or subpersonalities with curiosity and compassion, helping people understand internal conflicts and reduce self-criticism. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility, teaching skills to live in line with what matters despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to relational patterns formed early in life and helps reshape expectations and connection strategies to improve intimate and family relationships.

Cynthia treats the process of finding the right approach as collaborative. She will work with clients to identify which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and may blend techniques from different approaches to tailor sessions to each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it possible to engage in consistent work from home or other convenient locations. These options support continuity of care around busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographical limitations while allowing therapists and clients to focus on progress and practical skill-building.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Cynthia commonly address?
She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and self-esteem difficulties. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is client-centered, respectful, and strength-based, combining validation with practical, solution-focused work. She integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and other evidence-informed methods to help manage symptoms and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cynthia has 12 years of experience providing clinical care in South Carolina, working with a range of concerns related to life transitions, relationships, and emotional well-being.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is credentialed as LISW-CP with license number SC LISW-CP 14603 and practices in South Carolina.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Therapy is offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling options.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English