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Cynthia Powell

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Rhode Island
Anxiety - Life transitions- Relationship issues- Depression-Alcohol use disorder & addiction-Childhood trauma-
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Professional statement

Cynthia Powell is a Licensed Mental Health counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency professional with over 15 years of clinical experience based in Rhode Island. She works with clients experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Life changes, Alcoholism, Addiction, Family issues due to substance use, Relationship issues and Recovery from toxic and abusive relationships.

Cynthia's approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, so that they can begin to make targeted change. She works to help clients understand their physical response to external stressors, and begin to problem-solve ways to introduce moments of calm, to choose to respond rather than react in the face of change.

Cynthia is focused on ensuring that her clients see real progress: her style is interactive, non-judgmental, and positions clients as the experts on where they are now, and where they want to go. A trauma-informed therapist, Cynthia is sensitive to the influence of past experiences on present challenges, and works closely with clients to reframe the narrative of their life in a way that increases self-confidence and compassion.

Cynthia's first priority in starting with a new client is ensuring that they feel safe, heard, and like an equal partner in the therapeutic process. As a seasoned telehealth provider, she offers the convenience of remote sessions to help make therapy a core component of your self-care calendar.


Message to clients

I am here to provide a safe, supportive and confidential space to talk about your concerns.

It is important to find a counselor you feel comfortable working with, to help with your decision, I offer a free 15 min consultation. This allows for any questions you might have about my services, how I can be of help to you and to determine if we are a good therapeutic match.

When you are ready to begin, I will be happy to set up a free initial consultation call. You can also schedule your own appointment through my availability calendar or you can reach out to me for other available times. Depending on your availability, appointments can be made as early as 1 week.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 17 years

Private Practice, Counselor

Salve Regina University, CAGS, 2010
Assumption University, MA , 2007
Roger Williams University, BS, 2002

Licensure

Rhode Island: MHC00628 - Massachusetts: LMHC12714

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.

Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$140 (55min)
  • Initial session:$170 (60min)

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • As needed

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

This provider has no upcoming call times available.