Therapist profile
Dr. Cynthia Agbayani, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701008770
- NPI1689214439
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Anger management skills
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Attachment informed work
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Agbayani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, and a range of mood and behavior concerns. She also works with issues like grief, addictions, self-esteem, and sleep problems.
Her style is straightforward and person-centered. She listens and then talks through practical steps a person can use between sessions. Sessions focus on concrete skills for managing strong feelings, improving communication, and reducing repeated patterns that lead to conflict.
Dr. Agbayani draws from several approaches to match what a person needs. She uses elements from cognitive behavioral therapy to reframe unhelpful thoughts, dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation skills, and attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools and client-centered techniques also appear when they fit the situation.
She has worked across a wide clinical range and with people facing trauma, mood disorders, and complex family issues. That background informs how she helps someone manage anger that shows up at work, home, or in close relationships. The focus is on clear strategies, moment-to-moment coping, and figuring out what changes are realistic.
People who start with her can expect collaborative planning, practiceable skills, and regular reviews of progress. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match goals and plan the first session.
How sessions work
How her methods translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing values-based action. It helps when anger comes from feeling stuck or from trying to avoid uncomfortable emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the thoughts and behaviors that feed angry reactions and teaches concrete strategies to change them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance to reduce sudden outbursts.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This means working together to choose practices that fit daily life and the situations that trigger anger.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use the same skill teaching, role play, and coaching techniques through remote sessions as they do in person, with focus on practical tools for managing anger in real situations.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with anger that affects relationships, parenting, work, and day-to-day life, including resentment and frequent snapping at others.
How would she approach treatment for temper issues?
Her approach is person-centered and practical, using skills from CBT and DBT alongside attachment ideas to help manage strong emotions and change reactive patterns.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a wide range of mood and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and provides services from that location.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used for working on anger?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to address anger issues?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.