Cynthia Merced Verified Provider
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About Me
Cynthia Merced is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor based in Cape Coral, Florida. Her services are available through video sessions and online chat. She works as part of Merced Counseling alongside co-founder Paul Merced. She can provide services in both English and Spanish to help a wide range of clients.Â
Background and Experience
Cynthia graduated from Boston University School of Social Work and then obtained a Master’s in the same field. She later became certified as an addiction counselor by the National Board of Forensic Examiners. Cynthia has more than 20 years of experience working with clients including individuals, couples and families.
Therapeutic Specialities
Cynthia provides support to individuals aged 18 to 65 as well as seniors aged 65 and over. She supports clients with various concerns spanning issues like depression, anxiety, relationship stress, feelings of being stuck and more.Â
She uses therapeutic methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing (MI), eclectic therapy, culturally sensitive therapy and humanistic therapy.
Payment Options
Cost
- Individual Session: $100
- Couples Session: $150
Insurance Options
- Aetna
- Cigna
- ESI Employee Assistance Group
- Medicare
- New Directions
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare
Orientation & Focus
Ages Treated
Modalities
Languages Spoken
Specialties
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness or Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Seniors
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Options
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples Counseling
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused