Cynthia Closs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1420 Walnut Street, Suite 1412, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Let's Connect (215) 240-7021
People often seek therapy to resolve past experiences and life complexities and the decision to enter therapy may carry feelings of ambivalence and uncertainty. I believe that therapy is most effective when persons are offered an environment that is inviting, attentive, collaborative, affirming, and safe. Subsequently, my goal is to provide a challenging, but non-judgmental and encouraging atmosphere for persons to explore concerns and difficulties as a means of achieving desired change.
I have been trained in psychodynamic and gestalt therapy and trauma and attachment theory and ASCH Level I clinical hypnosis. I integrate these theoretical constructs to understand the uniqueness of each person. Further, I incorporate harm reduction, strengths perspective, and social justice lenses to recognize each person's lived experience.
I have an extensive history of work with persons who identify as queer/trans/GD, survivors of complex trauma, childhood abuse/neglect, survivors of cults/high control groups, substance use, dissociative disorders, attachment, IPV, and grief/loss. I offer an informed perspective when working with persons in polyamorous relationships and/or the kink community.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Out of Network
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Cynthia Closs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW015019 Cynthia Closs
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Certificate from The Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia Certified Gestalt Therapist / 2007
- Certificate from The Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia Psychodynamic Psychotherapy / 2012
- Attended University of Pennsylvania, Graduated 2010
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (215) 240-7021
Cynthia Closs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Cultic/High demand groups
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Trans/Non-binary/GNC identities
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (215) 240-7021
Cynthia Closs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Harm reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Social justice lens
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (215) 240-7021
Cynthia Closs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Location
Primary Location
Empowerment and Recovery Psychotherapy, LLC
1420 Walnut Street
Suite 1412
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 240-7021Email me
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Cities
Counties
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Cynthia Closs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW