Dr. Cynthia Agbayani, LPC

Dr. Cynthia Agbayani helps people manage relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addiction issues, and questions about identity and intimacy. She also supports people dealing with sleep or eating problems, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and complex family matters like adoption, blended family issues, and attachment concerns. Dr. Agbayani is an LPC practicing in Virginia and works with people facing both common and complex life changes.

She uses a straightforward, warm style in sessions. Conversations are direct but empathic. That means she listens closely and also offers clear skills and steps to try between sessions. Many clients find this mix helpful when they need practical tools alongside emotional support.

Her clinical work blends several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are all part of her toolbox. She matches methods to each person’s needs and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Dr. Agbayani has 15 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor, with deep experience in trauma, attachment issues, mood disorders, and parenting concerns. She has worked across a range of symptom severity and family backgrounds.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. She provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Dr. Agbayani often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT focuses on small, practical changes that can ease anxiety, depression, and habit patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach she uses to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy is helpful for understanding patterns in close relationships and improving how people connect and repair after conflict.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She works with each person to figure out which methods fit their situation and goals, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses. That collaborative process helps make sure sessions feel relevant and manageable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice new communication patterns. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a focused check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework review, or when someone prefers typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep consistent progress over time.