Cynthia Starnes, LCSW Therapist
Cynthia Starnes, LCSW, LLC
Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work
Cynthia Starnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in private practice for 14 years after having worked with Charlottesville area non-profit organizations serving survivors of domestic violence and childhood trauma. She earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.
Verified by Psychology Today
Member of: Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists
and International Association of Trauma Professionals
Ms. Starnes provides individual counseling as well as facilitates psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
Areas of special interest include:
* Post-traumatic stress disorder
* Other trauma or anxiety-related disorders
* Depression
* Stress management
* Adult survivors of childhood trauma
* Survivors of child sexual abuse
* Traumatic grief
* Survivors of intimate partner violence
* First Responders
* Providing culturally-appropriate services
* Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
* Solution-focused Therapy
* Group interventions
* Insight Therapy
* Critical Incident Stress Debriefings
Experience and Special Interest
Cynthia Starnes, MSW, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Charlottesville, VA who specializes in treating adults and teens who have experienced intimate partner violence, assault, sexual abuse or other forms of trauma and/or who may suffer from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss issues, or other symptoms associated with trauma and loss.
In addition to serving 18 years as a mental health provider, I have a 12-year history as an EMS provider and have worked with individual first responders who have been adversely affected by their experiences in the field. Rescue work is special and unique in that you form a unique family at your home base. I understand that and can work with the unit or individuals as needed from the perspective of not only a trauma specialist, but also a former first responder.
Teletherapy Now Available
You now have the ability to engage in your therapy sessions over a secure, HIPAA-compliant computer connection from the comfort of your own home. Must be located in Virginia at the time of session to qualify. Most insurances cover this service. I offer tele-mental health services, which are covered by most insurances.as well as most EAP providers. If you are over the age of 16 and have an internet connection, you may be eligible to participate in one-on-one therapy online. Please contact me for further information and to sign up for your completely confidential, protected online therapy session.
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Anthem, BC/BS, Sentara, Carelon, Anthem Healthkeepers and credit cards accepted: VISA, Mastercard, HSA, Venmo, Cash App. Limited sliding scale available. Billing services provided by: 107 Success
*Charges will vary based on your insurance coverage. Co-pays are due at the time of your appointment. First time tele-mental health clients must be pre-screened prior to scheduling the first online appointment. Please contact me by phone or schedule an online consult for pre-screening instructions and information on how to obtain intake paperwork.
To schedule an appointment, please call (434) 962-4329
Evening appointments available.
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