Cynthia Monares
THERAPIST | LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER | CHELSEA + VIRTUAL
Cynthia uses her empathic listening skills, compassion, and genuine curiosity to provide a safe space so that clients know they are being heard, understood, and accepted.
Cynthia has vast experience working with individuals and families, ranging from depression and anxiety, to Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses (SPMIs). Cynthia has taught Social Welfare & Policies course at NYU Silver School of Social Work, focusing on social justice and racial discrimination. Cynthia enjoys working with clients of all faiths, religions and spiritual belief systems. She helps clients understand the importance of self-care; she has years of experience in various spiritual practices, such as Buddhist meditation, yoga, spiritual journaling, metaphysical studies, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
SPECIALIZATION
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar Disorders
Dual Disorders
Alcohol Addiction
Individuals who struggle with an alcoholic loved-one
Grief/bereavement counseling
Cultural issues
Identity issues
Racial discrimination & race relation issues
Self-esteem struggles
Social anxiety
Communication and self-assertiveness
Education
M.S.W.
New York University, New York, New York
B.A. Political Science
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
professional Qualifications
NEW YORK STATE LICENSED MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
(License number: 081906-01)