Cynthia Byas
LMFT specializing in trauma, relationships, and anxiety
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About
Cynthia Byas is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in South Carolina with more than ten years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and substance use concerns. Her approach attends to both immediate concerns and the relational patterns that shape everyday life.
Cynthia uses a mix of approaches to tailor work to each person's needs, drawing on modalities that address thoughts, emotions, attachment, and traumatic memories. She emphasizes collaboration and respects that each person brings strengths and knowledge about their own story. That perspective guides how she sets goals and adapts interventions.
She describes the decision to seek help as a courageous step and aims to support and empower individuals and families during change. Cynthia also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and communication problems among other concerns.
Cynthia uses a mix of approaches to tailor work to each person's needs, drawing on modalities that address thoughts, emotions, attachment, and traumatic memories. She emphasizes collaboration and respects that each person brings strengths and knowledge about their own story. That perspective guides how she sets goals and adapts interventions.
She describes the decision to seek help as a courageous step and aims to support and empower individuals and families during change. Cynthia also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and communication problems among other concerns.
- Location:
- South Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: SC LMFT 4624
- NPI Number: 1063769289
- License: LMFT (South Carolina)
Remote care using targeted therapeutic methods
Cynthia offers online sessions that combine structured skill work with therapies aimed at processing emotion and attachment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies. Sessions that include CBT often focus on concrete steps and collaborative skill practice to manage symptoms in daily life.
For clients working through traumatic memories or intense emotional responses, Cynthia may integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing alongside attachment-based and emotionally focused approaches. These methods are explained in session and adapted to each person’s pace so they can take an active role in deciding the focus and tempo of therapy.
Remote appointments are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Cynthia works collaboratively to choose formats and techniques that fit a client’s goals and communication preferences.
What is Cynthia Byas's clinical background?
Cynthia has more than 10 years of professional experience as a licensed therapist working with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and addiction.
What are her credentials and license details?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential LMFT and is licensed in South Carolina under SC LMFT 4624.
Which languages does she offer therapy in?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she located?
Cynthia is licensed and practices in South Carolina.
How can clients work together with her?
She offers sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Cynthia?
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