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Cynthia Marcolina, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cynthia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cynthia. View 41 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania

Recent reviews

I’m extremely pleased with the gift of Cynthia!

Reviewed May 2024

I don’t know how I got so lucky! I have the best therapist! Someone was really looking over me.

Reviewed December 2023

More about Cynthia

  • 35 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello!

I have a gentle approach to counseling and encourage a collaborative relationship to make your experience as comfortable and beneficial as possible. I use a blend of humanistic, existential, mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I have thirty years of experience working in all mental health environments, with all diagnoses and ages doing individual, marital, group and family counseling. In addition, to suggesting books to read and the use of paper and pencil exercises, I encourage my clients to draw on their creative abilities to pull them through tough times. My goal is to help you improve your self-talk, self-esteem, reduce anxiety and learn how to self-soothe with or without medication. My mottoes are "stay in the present it's the safest and most manageable place to be", "work your problems instead of letting them work you" and "focus on what you have control over to empower yourself".

Namaste.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Emptiness Family of origin issues Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Infidelity Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cynthia Marcolina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649702655.

  • LPC · Pennsylvania · PC000159 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Cynthia Marcolina

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

41 reviews

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I’m extremely pleased with the gift of Cynthia!

Reviewed May 2024

I don’t know how I got so lucky! I have the best therapist! Someone was really looking over me.

Reviewed December 2023

She is an absolute legend. We can talk about serious topics, or just fill an hour with chit chat. From divorce and co parenting problems, to new wave music, she is by far the best. Very helpful, and knowledgeable. Genuine and compassionate.

Reviewed December 2023

Cynthia is an incredible therapist. It's only been two weeks, and she has already done so much to further me on my journey to wellness. She's attentive, down to earth, and shows so much empathy and compassion. Her experience is extraordinary, and she's able to help me understand and reframe my emotions in ways that are clear and easy to implement. I feel like I've struck gold in being matched with her. What a healing force, what a big heart.

Reviewed November 2023

She allows me to feel what I’m feeling in the moment. Very patient and understanding.

Reviewed September 2023

So far my experiences with Cynthia have been great. She is a great listener, validates my concerns, and gives advice on how to deal with the issue at hand when it’s warranted. I never feel judged by her. Very respectful and professional, but still personable.

Reviewed August 2023

I felt encouraged and seen by Cynthia. I’m very grateful for her support.

Reviewed April 2023

10/10! She’s a very nice and thoughtful person that really does take the time to listen to you and try to understand what you’re going through/feeling. I highly recommend.

Reviewed March 2023

Cynthia helped me through an incredibly tough time and i cannot thank her enough. She is so thoughtful and always willing to give advice when prompted. She does not judge and has always been so open to hearing what i have to say. I would recommend her to anyone

Reviewed February 2023

Provides me with many different ideas to help manage my anxiety

Reviewed November 2022

Cynthia is an exceptionally good listener and has offered great encouragement and thoughtfulness. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to work through problems.

Reviewed July 2022

Cynthia is compassionate and understanding. She will put you at ease and gives sound advice. I’ve enjoyed my time with her!

Reviewed June 2022

Cynthia is a wonderful therapist! She is compassionate, thoughtful, knowledgeable, professional, warm, and accessible. I greatly appreciate her insights, suggestions, and perspective. I definitely see the benefit of speaking regularly with a therapist, as I have improved in anger-management, confidence, and communicating with my loved ones. Ever thankful for do this important personal work in such a convenient way, from the comfort of my home.

Reviewed June 2022

Cynthia is great!

Reviewed May 2022

She will walk with you until you realize the way

Reviewed April 2022

Cynthia is experienced and personable. Extremely easy to talk to and thoughtful. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed March 2022

Cynthia always knows what to say in any situation I’m facing. She offers a great balance or guidance, support, and laughter. Would definitely recommend to any friend or colleague!

Reviewed March 2022

She is an excellent therapist

Reviewed February 2022

She makes me feel super comfortable and like I can share pretty much anything with her without fear of judgement. She gives helpful nudges without leading in a certain direction.

Reviewed February 2022

Cynthia is great at replying she's replied more than most other therapists here in my experience great listener always makes me feel heard and valid

Reviewed January 2022

Cynthia is such a warm presence! I always look forward to our sessions

Reviewed January 2022

Cynthia is warm, compassionate and very supportive. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed December 2021

With Cynthia's help I was able to work through one of the most mentally difficult and confusing times in my life. She was tremendous and I cannot thank her enough. I didn't really know what to expect when trying therapy for the first time, but she was insightful, focused, empathetic and a joy to talk to. She really has made a difference in my life and I am forever grateful. I want someone else who is in a bad place to have the availability to find Cynthia so she can help them the way she helped me, and I know she will.

Reviewed November 2021

Shes a very understanding, kind, easy to talk too, genuinely cares about your well being.

Reviewed September 2021

Cynthia has been wonderful to work with so far. She has helped me brainstorm and find insight into life/relationship situations, making changes, and offering career advice that has been extremely useful. I feel like it is helping me hone in on the direction I need to go and find the inspiration and courage to continue to explore where life is headed. She is a great listener and is very empathetic and thoughtful. I would highly recommend her as a counselor!

Reviewed July 2021

Cynthia is thoughtful and generous. She listens to what you have to say and gives helpful advice.

Reviewed July 2021

In a short time, Cynthia has helped me in soo many areas of my life. She helps me see things from a different perspective. She is very caring, insightful, and knowledgeable. She is very easy to talk to and has been instrumental in treating my anxiety.

Reviewed June 2021

She is good at both pulling you out of your head and out of the dumps, also patient.

Reviewed May 2021

Cynthia is extremely easy to talk to and has a very empathetic outlook and a lot of useful wisdom to offer. Her emphasis on the present moment really shed some light on maladaptive thought and behavioral patterns that can take us outside of the here and now. She also had a ton of great career life advice that makes any stuck feelings dissipate. Overall, I am thrilled with the service that Cynthia provided.

Reviewed March 2021

Cynthia is very gentle and has thoughtful responses. She remembers the ongoing issues in my life and knows to check in on them. She reminds me that I'm doing my best but also gives me pointers and resources on what I can improve.

Reviewed March 2021

I feel comfortable talking to Cynthia which is crazy cause I was never good at this type of stuff and she suggests things like movies or reading material that I can relate to and grabs my interest.

Reviewed February 2021

I love working with Cynthia! She listens to my concerns and helps me. I've also messaged her having huge panic attacks and she replies quickly even sometimes doing a session with me if she's available. I am so glad to have her as my counselor

Reviewed January 2021

Cynthia has been very supportive and wonderful to talk to! She’s a great listener and provides helpful insight and worksheets. I would highly recommend her or better help to others looking for therapy.

Reviewed January 2021

Cynthia has been a great counselor for me. She has helped me understand my emotions and guided me towards being able to talk about my emotions, issues, or just being open in general. She is easy to talk to and is a great listener! She even recommended a few books to help me further improve myself while not in a session.

Reviewed December 2020

Cynthia is very empathetic and understands the struggle of her clients, highly recommend!

Reviewed December 2020

Cynthia has been my best counselor. Even before our first appointment, she recognized how I express my emotions and she made me feel valued. She is empathetic, intelligent, and a masterclass therapist. I highly recommend her & I look forward to our appointments

Reviewed December 2020

Cynthia is a great listener, she’s supportive and attentive. I’ve only had a few sessions, but I’m grateful for her unbiased opinions and the empathy she has shown me.

Reviewed November 2020

Cynthia is fantastic! She listens to me and helps me to see my problems in a new light. She’s very responsive and has been really helpful through some dark times for me.

Reviewed November 2020

Cynthia is a very kind and caring person and she is easy to talk to. I can tell she supports my well-being and is invested in helping me.

Reviewed November 2020

Cynthia has been very thoughtful and welcoming during our sessions! :)

Reviewed November 2020

Cynthia helped me in a time when I really needed to talk to someone outside of the people I knew, and helped me through a lot. I was grateful every time we spoke

Reviewed August 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cynthia Marcolina offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cynthia Marcolina works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cynthia Marcolina speak?

Cynthia Marcolina speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cynthia Marcolina have?

Cynthia Marcolina has 35 years of experience.

Where is Cynthia Marcolina licensed to practice?

Cynthia Marcolina is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Does Cynthia Marcolina accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cynthia Marcolina does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cynthia Marcolina offer?

Cynthia Marcolina offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cynthia Marcolina?

Cynthia Marcolina can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cynthia Marcolina?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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