​Cynthia L. Pascal, LPC

Through the Cat's Eye, LLC

​9108 Joyce Street Fairfax, VA 22032

 703.459.8378

Private counseling sessions for adolescents, adults, and  families.  I have experience working with clients with for depression, anxiety, ADHD, ASD/AD, trauma, PTSD, and OCD.

Counseling sessions are designed to help client's discover the connection between problems, related emotions, and behaviors. In therapy, clients learn to identify causal factors which relate to their own unique issues. 

What to expect

The first session is a no cost consultation. During this session, information is shared such as client's reason for seeking counseling and administrative information such as fees, confidentiality, client's rights, and Informed Consent. This is an informal session where the client is able to learn something about me and how I work the client can then make a decision as to whether they would like to move forward with counseling. 

If the client would like to start counseling, intake  the client will be asked to fill out an intake form, to collect client contact information along with basic historical information that may be helpful to review in early sessions. The Informed Consent which states client's rights, and  signed by the client. The  includes the important information mentioned in the session regarding client's rights, confidentiality, a copy of HIPAA, client's right to privacy information treatment plan which addresses the client's goals, areas of personal growth including  behavioral and emotional regulation and overall well-being is created in order to track progress, maintain a focus for therapy.  Goals can be added or changed as needed. The path will be as unique as the client.

 environment is created in which to inquire, challenge, and stimulate critical thinking and new ways of being, thinking, and acting, often resulting in new behaviors applicable to the client’s whole life.
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Assessment Services

In addition to screening tools that most counselors use to assess new clients, I also offer educational, behavioral, and psychological assessments. If you are interested in having yourself or someone in your family assessed, please contact me for more information.

Educational Advocacy
As a former special education instructor (K-12) I can provide information and resources for families of children K-12 who may qualify for accommodations and supports via a 504 plan which falls under Section 504 of the American's With Disabilities Act, or an  (IEP), which falls under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 

As students transition from highs school to undergraduate studies or certificate programs, accommodations may still be required. I can guide students through the application process for continued supports and accommodations, which may entail updated assessments or a report from a qualified mental health practitioner. I can also assist with the application process for students who have never had accommodations in the past, who may qualify for supports at the college level.  

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