Cynthia A. Swan, M.A., M.Ed., LMHC
Cynthia is a committed community leader and mental health professional. She has an outstanding reputation of helping others and has years of experience working within both the faith community and within the community at large providing a myriad of counseling and mental health services. Cynthia believes that everyone deserves to live their best life, and sometimes it will take a therapist/counselor to get us there.
Cynthia is knowledgeable in evidenced-based practices and has training and experience with individual, family, and group therapy approaches utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Christian Counseling. She continues to stay abreast of new approaches/modalities and interventions in the mental health field. Cynthia has experience treating clients and groups with anxiety, depression, anger and low self esteem. She also has extensive experience working with adults with domestic violence, substance abuse recovery, single parenting, racial trauma, and other related backgrounds.
Cynthia has held both administrative supervisory and clinical positions. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Springfield College, a Master’s degree from American International College, and a Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Springfield College. Cynthia currently is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts
Clinical Focus
- Educational
- Empowerment
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic
- Behavioral Issues
- Depression
- Grief/Bereavement
- PTSD
- Self-esteem
- Sexual abuse
- Trauma
- Domestic Violence
Demographics Focus
- Elementary 6-11
- Couples
- Seniors/Elders
- Military
- Family Therapy
- Adults 18+
- Adolescents 12-17
Treatments Offered
- Faith-Based
- Christian Integration Approaches
- Strengths-Based Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Client Centered Therapy
Additional Services
- Teletherapy Available
Languages
- English
Locations
- West Springfield