Cynthia Besteman (She/Her)

LSWAIC
Accepting Clients

If you're facing a life change, I'm here to help you navigate change with clarity, strength, and support.

Addictions Counselor in Washington

About My Clients

If you are anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not feeling like yourself… you're not alone. If you’re navigating cancer, divorce, menopause, loss, or the stress of running a business… I see you. If you’re in a midlife shift that no one prepared you for, and you’re wondering “Is this it?”... I get it. I work with adults facing the messy, often painful transitions that life throws at us—when everything seems to change at once and the ground beneath you feels shaky.

My Background and Approach

As a licensed Associate Social Worker, I work collaboratively with each client. That means we set goals together, explore what’s working (and what’s not), and move at a pace that feels right for you. You’re the expert on your life—I’m here to support, challenge, and guide you through meaningful change. I draw from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy and other strengths-based, person-centered methods

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I’ve lived through cancer, divorce, big moves, and the pressure of building and running a business. Before becoming a therapist, I spent 35 years in New York City—first as a Broadway actress, then as a top real estate broker, and later as the founder of a multi-award-winning skincare company. I understand what it means to reinvent yourself—and the toll it can take. Anxiety played a major role in my decision to leave my acting career. At the time, I didn’t have the language for what I was experiencing—I just knew something felt off. It took years to understand that what I had been dealing with was anxiety, and even longer to learn how to manage it in a way that worked for me. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I knew I couldn’t keep pushing it aside. That’s when I finally began therapy. It helped me through cancer treatment, but just as importantly, it gave me the tools to finally face the anxiety that had been quietly shaping my life. I want to help others as I was helped.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 150/session

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