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Cynthia Watson

Therapist
29 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Cynthia Watson, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about helping clients heal from past wounds, strengthen their emotional well-being, and grow into the best version of themselves. She works with individuals who are motivated to change—people who are ready to do the work, both in and out of therapy, to achieve lasting results.

Cynthia has extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma, including those who have experienced sexual abuse, religious or spiritual harm, or situations where faith communities have caused feelings of rejection, judgment, or unworthiness. She offers a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to process these experiences and explore their beliefs without fear of bias or condemnation.

My approach to therapy

Cynthia's approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s needs, drawing on both her clinical expertise and personal life experience as a lifelong athlete and competitive bodybuilder. She is particularly interested in working with professional, collegiate, and high-performing athletes to support mental health, address body image and self-esteem concerns, and improve focus and performance.

What you can expect from me

Whether working with someone navigating depression, overcoming trauma, rebuilding after spiritual or relational wounds, or striving to excel in competitive sports, Cynthia’s goal is to help clients reclaim their voice, recognize their resilience, and step into a future filled with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Participatory, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    29 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Kansas
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) (Kansas), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Missouri)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    4511 Knox Road Ste 201
    College Park, MD 20740