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Cynthia Yzaguirre

Cynthia Yzaguirre, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate, practical care for life’s tough moments

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Skill-based approaches
  • Goal focused work

About Cynthia

Cynthia Yzaguirre is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 22 years of experience. She emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered way of working and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control. Cynthia speaks plain language and aims to help clients set clear goals they can act on between sessions.

She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns like stress, grief, and relationship problems. Sessions include skill-building, emotion regulation tools, and gentle challenge when helpful to move toward change. The work is aimed at increasing self-awareness and creating strategies that fit daily life.

Cynthia also helps people facing parenting stresses, addiction struggles, attention differences, and career transitions. She supports issues related to body image, eating and sleeping difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns. Her background includes long clinical experience and a history in education, which informs a clear, teachable style.

Her approach is practical and goal-focused. Cynthia encourages open sharing and partners with clients to choose techniques that match their needs. She invites people to try strategies, review progress, and adjust plans as they go.

To begin, readers are asked to use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy is about listening and following the person’s priorities. The therapist helps people name what matters most and supports them as they set meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many day-to-day difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to one preset method.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets some people use visual tools and worksheets during the session. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered methods to an online format, using exercises, guided questions, and practical homework that carry over into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Cynthia help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, parenting challenges, and career changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The style is client-centered and practical, focusing on skill building and clear goals. Sessions mix supportive conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches.

What is her professional background?

Cynthia has 22 years of clinical experience and a background in education, which shapes a clear, instructional approach to therapy and skill teaching.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds the credential LMHC and practices in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start therapy with her?

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

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