Cynthia Byas, LMFT
South Carolina LMFT supporting relationships and healing
- Relationship and family focus
- Trauma and anxiety support
- Accepting international clients
About Cynthia Byas
Cynthia Byas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in South Carolina with more than 10 years of professional experience. She works with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship challenges, family conflict, and trauma and abuse, bringing a respectful and strengths-based perspective to each case.
She approaches therapy with the view that people are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be recruited to move through difficult seasons. Cynthia emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify practical steps and new ways of relating that support lasting change. Seeking a more fulfilling and balanced life often requires courage, and she aims to provide steady support as people take those first steps toward change.
Her practice focuses on building trusting therapeutic relationships while addressing core issues such as communication patterns, attachment concerns, and coping with loss or major transitions. Cynthia offers a calm, compassionate presence and works alongside clients to clarify goals and develop strategies that align with their values and needs.
She approaches therapy with the view that people are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be recruited to move through difficult seasons. Cynthia emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify practical steps and new ways of relating that support lasting change. Seeking a more fulfilling and balanced life often requires courage, and she aims to provide steady support as people take those first steps toward change.
Her practice focuses on building trusting therapeutic relationships while addressing core issues such as communication patterns, attachment concerns, and coping with loss or major transitions. Cynthia offers a calm, compassionate presence and works alongside clients to clarify goals and develop strategies that align with their values and needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBT
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cynthia Byas have?
Cynthia Byas has 10 years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Cynthia Byas a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is credentialed as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are SC LMFT 4624.
In which languages does Cynthia Byas provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Cynthia Byas located?
She is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Cynthia Byas as my therapist?
You can work with Cynthia Byas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cynthia Byas work with international clients?
Yes. Cynthia Byas works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cynthia Byas cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches, Collaboration, and Online Care with Cynthia Byas
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the connections between people and how early relationship patterns shape current ways of relating. This approach can be helpful for people navigating attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and difficulties forming secure connections.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist's empathic presence and the client's own capacity for growth. It supports those who need a collaborative, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings, values, and choices.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and practical coping skills that support day-to-day functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cynthia works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and needs. She partners with each person to tailor strategies and adapt methods as progress unfolds.
Offering care via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increases flexibility and makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, helping maintain continuity of care and consistent progress.