Dr. Cynthia Agbayani, LPC - Therapist in Virginia

Person-centered approach
Trauma and attachment
Practical skill building

About Cynthia

Dr. Cynthia Agbayani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people facing a wide range of stresses. She supports those dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges after trauma or life changes. She also works with issues like ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and low self-esteem.

With 15 years of experience, Dr. Agbayani uses a straightforward, empathic style. She listens closely and gives clear feedback. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings and on building skills for everyday life.

Her approach blends several evidence-based methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered techniques. That mix lets her tailor sessions to a person’s needs, whether addressing trauma, family patterns, or mood symptoms.

Clients can expect a collaborative process. She works with each person to set realistic goals and to track progress. The work often includes skills practice, emotion regulation tools, and attention to how relationships shape thought and behavior.

Dr. Agbayani also lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among her focus areas. She aims to help people regain routine and stability after upheaval, while addressing grief, stress, and practical hurdles that follow major events.

To begin, she asks people to identify immediate struggles and priorities so sessions can focus on what matters most. Her style is direct but caring, leaning toward solutions that fit real life.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on accepting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match your values. It can help when anxiety, depression, or life changes are getting in the way of day-to-day goals. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. It can be useful for people facing trust, intimacy, or family-of-origin problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That may mean mixing approaches to fit your situation, and adjusting as you go.

If you plan to work online, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can happen between other commitments. Licensed professionals can guide skills practice, emotion regulation work, and relationship-focused conversations in virtual meetings, helping you build routines that carry into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stress Communication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She helps with anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addiction concerns, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a direct and empathic manner and works collaboratively with clients. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skills practice, and tracking progress over time.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience working in counseling and related care settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She accepts international clients, so people outside the United States can inquire about working together.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.