Therapist profile
Cynthia Harford, LPC
West Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701010941; LPC, West Virginia / 1875
- NPI1265136972
- Experience21 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWest Virginia
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Cynthia
Cynthia Harford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in West Virginia and Virginia with 21 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, ADHD, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, and other life changes.
She uses straightforward, client-centered work and practical tools. In sessions she helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and build skills to manage strong emotions. That includes coping skills for anxiety, strategies to reduce reactivity, and steps to repair strained relationships.
Cynthia blends cognitive behavioral techniques with dialectical behavior and solution-focused approaches. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change when people feel unsure or stuck. The mix aims to be concrete - short-term strategies alongside skill building for longer-term change.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She asks questions, practices new skills in session, and helps set small, achievable goals between meetings. This approach is useful for people who want practical tools to manage anger, reduce outbursts, or handle frustration at work and home.
Sessions are offered in English and conducted from her West Virginia practice. Start-up follows a simple process: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client leads the conversation and goals. Online sessions keep that focus by letting the therapist follow the client’s concerns and pace, then shape goals that matter day to day.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing new responses in session, and using short between-session exercises to test changes in daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These skills can be taught, modeled, and practiced over video or phone, then applied to triggers like anger or workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will work collaboratively to choose which methods fit a person’s goals and lifestyle. That choice can change as progress is made or as needs shift.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they reduce travel, make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, or allow a shorter check-in when time is limited. Licensed professionals can teach skills, set brief between-session tasks, and track progress without requiring an in-person visit.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Virginia, West Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, parenting strain, anger, relationship and career concerns, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, practical style with solution-focused methods and skills practice in session.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working with individuals on a range of concerns including compassion fatigue and trauma.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC licensed in Virginia and West Virginia and practices from West Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.