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Every step is guided with compassion, expertise, and a belief in your potential to thrive. [Let's Get Started](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/about-us?hsLang=en) With over 25 years of counseling expertise, A Gift for the Soul, Inc. is empowering children, individuals, and families to thrive at home, in school, and in life. ## Who We Help and Empower ### Children & Youth ![Children playing on colorful kindergarten playground](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Children%20playing%20on%20colorful%20kindergarten%20playground.jpeg?width=1000&height=665&name=Children%20playing%20on%20colorful%20kindergarten%20playground.jpeg)Through personalized counseling, children and youth learn effective coping strategies that build confidence, promote emotional resilience, reduce behavioral challenges, and strengthen relationships at home, at school, and with peers. [Learn How Your Child Can Thrive](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/counseling-children-youth?hsLang=en) ### Adults ![Beautiful loving couple hugging and having fun](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Beautiful%20loving%20couple%20hugging%20and%20having%20fun.jpeg?width=1000&height=667&name=Beautiful%20loving%20couple%20hugging%20and%20having%20fun.jpeg)Through individual counseling, adults gain insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, building greater self-awareness and a clearer understanding of how these patterns influence their overall well-being during life transitions. [Begin Your Care to Self-Improvement](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/adult-counseling-life-transitions?hsLang=en) Each service at A Gift for the Soul, Inc. is tailored to meet developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs with a focus on empowerment and resilience. ## Our Services: Nurturing Growth and Confidence ### Postive Behavior Modification Through constructive, goal-oriented actions, children learn positive behaviors, strengthen self-regulation, and develop confidence, emotional balance, and positive behaviors that last.  [Book a Consultation](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/positive-behavior-modification-children?hsLang=en) ### Academic Behavior Support Collaborative, evidence-based strategies that connect emotional wellness and learning success, empowering students to stay motivated, improve focus, and perform better in school.  [Learn More](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/academic-behavior-support-students?hsLang=en) ### Child and Adolescent Counseling Sessions foster emotional growth and personal insight within a supportive space for youth to express themselves, manage emotions, and build resilience for life’s challenges.  [Book a Session](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/mental-health-counseling-child-adolescent?hsLang=en) A Gift for the Soul, Inc. draws from a diverse set of therapeutic modalities and behavioral counseling approaches to meet each client’s unique needs. ## Our Counseling Modalities & Approaches ### Cognitive Behaviorial Therapy (CBT) ### Cognitive Behaviorial Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is talk therapy that helps people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that cause emotional distress. Through practical skills, individuals can challenge negative thinking, manage stress, and build healthier habits. ### Behavior Modification/PBS ### Behavior Modification/PBS Behavior Modification using Positive Behavioral Support teaches and reinforces positive behaviors through rewards, clear expectations, and support, helping children build healthy habits, improve self-control, and succeed at home and in school. ### Client/Person Centered Therapy ### Client/Person Centered Therapy Person-Centered Therapy is a compassionate and non-judgmental approach that creates a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings through empathy, collaboration, and authenticity. ### Solution/Goal-Focused Therapy ### Solution/Goal-Focused Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy builds strengths and solutions to help clients focus, identify clear goals, and set practical actions that create positive, forward-moving change, and lasting progress. ### Play Therapy ### Play Therapy Play therapy uses play to help children express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Through activities like games, art, and imaginative play, children can work through challenges, build coping skills, and feel better understood. ### Mindfulness/Holistic Therapy ### Mindfulness/Holistic Therapy Mindfulness/Holistic Therapy combines present-moment awareness with a whole-person approach to support both mind and body. Skills include breathing exercises, meditation, and increased awareness of body sensations and surroundings to help calm the mind and reduce stress. ### Strength-Based Therapy ### Strength-Based Therapy Strength-Based Therapy focuses on existing strengths, skills, and values rather than deficits. By building on past successes, clients develop confidence, resilience, and practical strategies to manage challenges and achieve meaningful goals. ### Motivational Interviewing ### Motivational Interviewing Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps clients explore ambivalence, strengthen motivation, and build confidence to make positive, lasting changes aligned with their values and goals. ### Unified Protocol (UP-C/A) ### Unified Protocol (UP-C/A) Unified Protocol (UP-C/A) is an evidence-based, CBT-informed approach that integrates mindfulness, emotional awareness, and exposure therapy to help children, adolescents, and adults reduce anxiety, fear, and avoidance. Certified Clinical & Behavioral Specialist ## Meet Our Licensed Therapist: Cynthia Serure, MSW, LCSW Finding the right support can make all the difference. Cynthia is a licensed therapist with more than 25 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, and life challenges with care and clarity. She specializes in supporting children and youth who struggle with attention, behavior, anxiety, mood, self-esteem, and peer relationships, while also helping adults manage stress, life transitions, and relationship concerns. With deep clinical expertise and a compassionate, individualized approach, Cynthia partners with clients to build skills, confidence, and lasting positive change. [Meet Our Therapist](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/cynthia-serure-therapist?hsLang=en) ![Cynthia Serure Therapist](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/hubfs/Cynthia%20Serure%20Therapist.png) Partner with Cynthia Serure, LCSW to enhance your organization’s impact through expert clinical consultation for educationl and community leaders. ## Consulting & Partnership Services ![Pretty teacher smiling at camera at back of classroom at the elementary school](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/hubfs/Pretty%20teacher%20smiling%20at%20camera%20at%20back%20of%20classroom%20at%20the%20elementary%20school.jpeg) Empowering Educators to Strengthen Student Success ### School Consulting Services Cynthia partners with public schools, private and Hebrew schools, and universities to deliver expert consultative services focused on behavior management.  Her work includes customized trainings, classroom-based strategies, professional evaluations, and emotional-behavioral counseling support that equip educators with practical tools to improve student behavior, engagement, and learning outcomes. 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[Explore Consulting Services](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/community-agency-clinical-consulting?hsLang=en) ### Ready to Get Started? Discover how A Gift for the Soul, Inc. can support your journey toward healing, growth, and lasting change. Every step is guided with compassion, expertise, and a belief in your potential to thrive. Through specialized services, we are passionate about helping children build self-confidence, navigate challenging emotions, and foster positive behaviors. Our comprehensive services include behavior support plans, personalized academic interventions, child and teen counseling, and family therapy sessions. [Let's Begin](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/contact-us-consultation?hsLang=en) 2026 All Rights Reserved | [Terms of Use](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/terms-of-use?hsLang=en) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.agiftforthesoul.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en)