- Warm empathic style
- Practical steps
- Values-driven work
About Cindy
Cindy Tenaglia is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania with 18 years of experience. She brings a warm, empathetic presence and a practical focus to conversations. Cindy aims to help people find workable solutions and move toward a more valued life.
She routinely uses client-centered principles, which means sessions are shaped around each person's priorities and pace. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) features in her work to help reduce struggle and build psychological flexibility. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are also used to support clearer thinking and small, achievable steps.
Cindy has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings and has experience with relationship strains, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with parenting questions, career concerns, eating and body-related issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and chronic health challenges. Cindy describes her style as collaborative and tailored to the individual.
She values communication and self-directed learning, a perspective shaped in part by her experience homeschooling her two children. That background informs her coaching approach and her interest in helping people practice new habits between sessions.
People who choose Cindy can expect clear, down-to-earth conversations that balance acceptance with practical change. She works with each person to set realistic goals and to try strategies that fit daily life.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy places the person's priorities at the center of work, so sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and move at their pace. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful patterns, clarify values, and take small committed steps toward a livable life; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related struggles.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Cindy collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as needed. This is a team effort that starts with clear goals and practical steps.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day. Some people find mindfulness exercises and ACT practices translate well to remote sessions, and solution-focused work can help identify immediate next steps to try between meetings.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cindy commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, career concerns, eating-related concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is Cindy's therapeutic approach and style?
Cindy works in a client-centered way and uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with mindfulness and solution-focused ideas. Her sessions are described as warm, empathic, and tailored to each person.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has 18 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings and has worked with individuals, couples, and families. Her practice also draws on experience in coaching and self-directed learning.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential, listed as PA LCSW, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cindy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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