Cynthia Starnes, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Cynthia (Cynthia/Cyndi) Starnes

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 14 days ago
20 years in practice

I have been in private practice in Charlottesville, VA for the past 16 years. My goal is to understand YOUR goals for therapy and help you achieve them.

I am a certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist specializing in PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, and domestic violence across the lifespan. I also have experience working with first responders, EMS providers and other health care providers. I was a first responder for 12 years and understand the unique needs of the family of first responders. I want to help you define your goals for treatment and determine how we can best meet those goals through exploration, compassion, patience, and sound therapeutic interventions. Cynthia Starnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia, offering individual therapy and assessments. She provides online therapy and is an LGBTQ-affirming therapist. Cynthia serves adults, seniors, and young adults, addressing issues like OCD, social anxiety, and personal growth. She accepts various insurances, including Optima, Meritain, Sentara, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and offers sliding scale payment options. Cynthia supports clients after psychiatric hospitalization for self-harm or severe depression.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number available
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
11:00 am 7:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am 7:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Self-harming behavior
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma
  • Severe depression
  • Suicide attempt

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Physical Assault
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Assault
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Immigrants
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Emotional Support Animal Assessment
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$50 — $185per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Virginia
  • Aetna Better Health of Virginia – Virginia
  • Aetna Student Health – Virginia
  • Anthem – Virginia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Virginia
  • Carelon Behavioral Health – Virginia
  • Optima Family Care – Virginia
  • Optima Health Plan – Virginia
  • Sentara Healthcare – Virginia
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online
  • Other
  • Paypal
  • Venmo

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Virginia Department of Health

    0904007350, Virginia

Certificates

  • TF-CBT

    Allegheny Health Network and the Rowan University CARES Institute

    Certified to work with victims of trauma/PTSD

  • Motivational Interviewing

    PESI

    A short-term, solution-focused therapy that finds your motivation to change behavior by resolving insecurities and ambivalent feelings.

Education

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2007

    I focused my study on the impact of violence on women/children, immigrant/refugee populations.

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