Cynthia Fradl, LCSW
Experienced LCSW offering narrative-informed care
Details
| Name | Cynthia Fradl |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Oregon |
| Licensed in | Oregon |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Cynthia
Cynthia Fradl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She offers a warm, interactive approach and aims to create a respectful space for people who are ready to start making changes in their lives. She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction.
She also supports those coping with relationship strain, parenting challenges, trouble sleeping or eating, and major life transitions.
Background and approach
Cynthia has experience working with long-term mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Her background includes roles in nonprofits, hospitals and schools, which shaped a practical, down-to-earth style. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person's needs.
She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on the person first. Cynthia blends Narrative work with cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and emotionally focused methods. She uses mindfulness and motivational strategies when they fit the situation.
The work often includes talking through stories people tell about themselves and testing small changes in daily life. People can expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenge, and concrete steps to try between sessions. Cynthia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients clarify goals and build skills for coping, relationship repair, mood management, and healthier routines.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Cynthia works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Cynthia among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Cynthia among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Cynthia among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Cynthia among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Cynthia among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Cynthia among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Cynthia among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cynthia among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cynthia among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Cynthia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Cynthia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and evidence-based approaches in online care
People can expect Narrative Therapy where stories about identity and experience are explored to find new meanings and options. Narrative work helps when past events or repeated patterns keep getting in the way of daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to take actions that fit their values. ACT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and genuine, nonjudgmental support to help people feel heard and decide what matters next.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they try methods that fit the situation and adjust the plan as needed based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls let participants read facial cues and body language, while phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping reminders, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Cynthia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and self-esteem. Other focuses include parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, sleep and eating issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive with a person-first attitude. Sessions blend listening with gentle challenge and practical suggestions to test between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has over 20 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings, including nonprofits, hospitals, and schools. That range informs a practical, real-world approach to problems.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she see clients outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
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