Therapist profile
Cindy Tenaglia, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - ACT and relationship concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW006987L
- NPI
- 1912650110
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Cindy
Cindy Tenaglia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 18 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, codependency, ADHD, and other life challenges. Cindy also supports people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, family of origin problems, and career or eating-related issues.
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. In sessions she helps people notice what matters most to them and practice small, doable steps toward those values. Cindy emphasizes concrete strategies over jargon and helps clients track progress between meetings.
Her background includes clinical work in inpatient and outpatient settings and a graduate degree from Bryn Mawr School of Social Work. She has also offered coaching and integrates practical problem solving into therapy. Cindy brings experience supporting people through major life transitions, bereavement, and the strain of caregiving.
In therapy she often uses the ACT Matrix to map patterns of behavior and to increase psychological flexibility. She blends solution-focused tools for immediate concerns with mindfulness exercises that help people notice urges and choices. Sessions aim to reduce ongoing struggle and increase behaviors that align with a person's values.
Sessions are conducted in English and based in Pennsylvania. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the platform's scheduling flow.
How sessions work
How Cindy blends ACT and mindfulness for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that line up with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, codependency patterns, and life changes because it emphasizes small, values-driven steps. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can find their own solutions. Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and clarify choices.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Cindy will collaborate with each person to decide whether ACT, client-centered listening, or mindfulness exercises fit best. She checks progress and adjusts the approach based on the client's goals and preferences, treating the plan as a shared, ongoing conversation.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some clients prefer audio-only for lower bandwidth or video for face-to-face interaction; Cindy will discuss practical options and what will work with the person's schedule and needs.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Cindy works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, ADHD, caregiver stress, and related life concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy combined with client-centered and mindfulness approaches and includes solution-focused techniques for practical problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings alongside coaching work and a degree from Bryn Mawr School of Social Work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a PA LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.