Cynthia Alcivar is a clinical psychologist with a strong academic background and extensive experience in mental health. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador and a Master’s in Affective Disorders from King’s College London (KCL) in the UK.
Experience: 10+ Years
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Cynthia has worked with individuals facing a wide range of emotional challenges, helping them achieve balance and well-being through an integrative therapeutic approach. She has provided therapy in diverse settings, offering both in-person and online sessions to accommodate each patient’s unique needs while ensuring a safe and confidential space.
Her approach integrates three evidence-based therapeutic modalities:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Cynthia helps patients recognize and modify negative thought patterns and maladaptive behaviors. This method is particularly effective in treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): She utilizes DBT to support individuals dealing with intense emotions, including those diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This approach focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal relationships.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Cynthia guides patients toward accepting their thoughts and emotions instead of resisting them. ACT promotes a values-based approach to life and is particularly effective for stress management, anxiety, and self-compassion.
By combining these therapeutic techniques, Cynthia equips her patients with practical skills to manage emotions and behaviors more effectively, helping them live in alignment with their personal values and goals.
Education
King’s College London – Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
Master’s in Affective DisordersUniversidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)
Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology
Workshops & Conferences
- ACT Mindfully: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
- Protocols and Action Routes in Cases of Violence in Educational Settings
- Psychological First Aid
- Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Classroom
- Emotional Well-Being of Children and Adolescents
Specializations
- Bipolar disorder
- Depressive disorders
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Trauma
- Stress and anxiety management
- Addiction recovery
- Eating disorders
- Personality disorders
- Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
- Specific phobia
- Social anxiety disorder
Academic Research & Publications
- “Individual Differences in the Conceptual Self and Vulnerability to Depression” – King’s College London
Memberships & Associations
- CDA licensed – Psychologist
- International Society for Affective Disorders
- The British Psychological Society (MBPSS)
