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Cynthia Luellen, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cynthia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cynthia. View 27 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Cynthia is a great therapist. She is non judgemental, compassionate and understanding. She sees me and my potential. She encourages me. She is available in multiple ways and she checks in on you because she truly cares about her clients. I am glad to have her as my therapist!

Reviewed September 2024

I’m so grateful to have found Dr. Luellen, her patience, reassurance and biblical wisdom has helped me through so much. We have only scratched the surface but I have unpacked so much in such a small amount of time. I am forever grateful for the support she has given me over these past few months.

Reviewed June 2024

More about Cynthia

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW







I’m Here to Help !

My goal is to create a safe space for you to share your pain. I strongly believe working together in a strong supportive, professional relationship is an important key to a great outcome. For 20 plus years, I have had the joy of helping individuals, groups and families to resolve a wide range of problems and reduce emotional distress. With compassion and empathy, I will help to restore your equilibrium in distressing times, so you can become functional again. If you have unresolved issues from childhood, I am exceptionally trained to handle that as well. We can go as deep as you desire—It’s up to you.

Working in partnership, we will identify your strengths, then use them as a springboard to gain a more enjoyable life. We will work to help you gain important insight into issues which have become stumbling blocks, then devise strategies to help reduce the pain, along with acquiring skills to cope more effectively.

SPECIALITIES

Depression/Anxiety

Family Conflicts

Trauma and abuse

Motivation, self esteem and confidence

Unresolved issues from children

Co-Dependency

Other Specialities

Losses and grief, coping with life changes, work stress, self- sabotage





Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Aging and Geriatric Issues Attachment issues Blended Family Issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cynthia Luellen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093337040.

  • LCSW · California · 12364 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Cynthia Luellen

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Grateful Thank you Recommend The best Understanding Best therapist A great therapist Comfortable

Cynthia is a great therapist. She is non judgemental, compassionate and understanding. She sees me and my potential. She encourages me. She is available in multiple ways and she checks in on you because she truly cares about her clients. I am glad to have her as my therapist!

Reviewed September 2024

I’m so grateful to have found Dr. Luellen, her patience, reassurance and biblical wisdom has helped me through so much. We have only scratched the surface but I have unpacked so much in such a small amount of time. I am forever grateful for the support she has given me over these past few months.

Reviewed June 2024

Cynthia thank you for all the work we’ve done together. You’ve helped steer me on the right path and direction with the work we’ve done. I’m learning to heal deep wounds and unhealthy patterns. Thank you

Reviewed June 2024

I am impressed with Cynthia’s expertise. She captured my roadblocks immediately. I appreciate her direct communication and I have found her extremely helpful!

Reviewed May 2024

Cynthia has helped me more than I could imagine. I appreciate her so. I go into the world with tools and coping mechanisms bc of her. She is a gift.

Reviewed February 2024

Cynthia is a true professional with a deep understanding of not only the mental and emotional aspects of therapy, but also the spiritual components. Her insight has been invaluable at a very critical moment in my life. She has helped me navigate through personal crisis in my marriage and family, through past trauma, while also providing a continued voice of wisdom and encouragement. I've been challenged and equipped, and am beginning to see myself, my past, my family, and God in a different light. Beyond that, I am learning to embrace my dreams and unique purpose. I would highly recommend Cynthia to anyone who desires to be empowered for transformation, anyone who is committed to the process of change.

Reviewed September 2021

Cynthia has been an incredible help at different points of my life for over a year. I’m super grateful to have such a great therapist!

Reviewed December 2022

Cynthia is the best fit for me and my needs. She is an asset to BettetHelp

Reviewed November 2022

I would recommend Cynthia to anyone who needs help

Reviewed July 2022

Cynthia, thank you always for your honesty and your expertise. You are a great therapist, I have learnt a lot and very much value the work we’ve done. You’re the best.

Reviewed May 2022

I love Cynthia! She’s so thoughtful and such a great therapist. She asks great questions, has a lot of patience, great insight. And she’s always very quick and thoughtful in her replies on the app. Highly recommend Cynthia

Reviewed May 2022

Cynthia has helped me seek healing when I thought all hope was lost. She has helped me see the long-term gain of therapy. It can be easy to shy away from the painful parts of life, but she is able to lift me up and had helped me realize that I am capable and strong enough to face adversity.

Reviewed May 2022

Great therapist, makes me feel comfortable to open up to and picks up on things I don't quite see myself.

Reviewed April 2022

Cynthia was wonderful to work with. She was kind, helpful, and understanding. I would highly recommend her as a therapist!

Reviewed February 2022

Cynthia changed my life! She is supportive, personable, and positive. She always listened to my needs and concerns and provided concrete steps for improvement. She empowered me through any struggles I faced, and she provided perspective and clarity that changed my mindset for the better. Because of Cynthia, I now feel prepared to face anything that comes my way - I know I have the confidence and strength to overcome anything! She is the best therapist I’ve ever had, and I am forever grateful for all she has done for me through therapy. She has helped me become a person I am proud of. Thank you, Cynthia!

Reviewed January 2022

Cynthia has literally saved my life. I love her and recommend her to anyone

Reviewed December 2021

Perfect!

Reviewed September 2021

Cynthia is the best therapist I’ve ever had! She is personable, non-judgmental, and compassionate, and she shows she clearly cares about her clients. I am so grateful for the support she has provided me!

Reviewed August 2021

Hi Cynthia, thank you so much for everything. I have grown so much with you and appreciate everything

Reviewed May 2021

Cynthia is truly the best therapist I have ever had. She helped me overcome my depression when I really thought there was no light left in me. She is insightful, patient, and encouraging. She always creates a safe space for me to be honest and comfortable. I can’t thank her enough for all she has done for me! I’m finally excited to be living life again. I highly recommend working with Cynthia

Reviewed May 2021

when I started therapy with Cynthia, I knew I was not well, but had no skills to navigate my way to know myself better and heal. Cynthia has provided me with tools to work through depression. I now have the ability to see my more authentic self. I have more work to do , and now I have a direction. I recommended better help and more specifically Cynthia to a friend of mine yesterday. I credit Cynthia for saving my life. You guys got a winner with her

Reviewed April 2021

Cynthia is an amazing counselor with extensive experience. She has helped me work through the grief of losing of my father and has made tremendous leaps in my anger management. I look forward to our sessions and learn something new every time.

Reviewed February 2021

Cynthia is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She has helped me to grow more in the past seven months than I ever imagined possible. Thank you, Cynthia!

Reviewed February 2021

I feel so blessed to have been paired with Cynthia Luellen. She listens and truly cares about you and your difficulties. She provides structure and feedback, and works with you to figure out tools that are helpful and personalized to you. She's also not afraid to call you out when you haven't done the homework, which for me made it obvious she really cared about my success and advancement. Thank you to her for being a great counselor.

Reviewed January 2021

Cynthia has been a God sent. Thanks to Cynthia, I'm joyful and full of peace, despite going through a divorce after a 30÷ year relationship. Cynthia has helped me to formulate goals, and always pretty much immediately responds to my journal entries. I definitely would, and have recommended BetterHelp to friends.

Reviewed January 2021

I have been very blessed by my time with Cynthia Luellen! Her wisdom and understanding really helped me through many challenges and problems. I am grateful to have been matched with her!

Reviewed November 2020

I have been working with Cynthia for a few months now and she has helped me work through so much. She is always supportive and knows how to encourage me when I need it. She is very patient and always makes sure that I feel comfortable when we start diving into deep waters. She's taught me tools to cope with my anxiety that are useful in so many other areas of my life as well. She's helped me come into my own strength and really grow as a person. I am so grateful for Cynthia!

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cynthia Luellen offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cynthia Luellen works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cynthia Luellen speak?

Cynthia Luellen speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cynthia Luellen have?

Cynthia Luellen has 20 years of experience.

Where is Cynthia Luellen licensed to practice?

Cynthia Luellen is licensed to practice in California.

Does Cynthia Luellen accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cynthia Luellen does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cynthia Luellen offer?

Cynthia Luellen offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cynthia Luellen?

Cynthia Luellen can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cynthia Luellen?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.