- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- EMDR and CBT
About Cinthia
Cinthia Bernal is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. She also supports people coping with life changes, relationship strain, grief, and issues related to intimacy and communication. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens for what matters most and helps people set small, usable goals. Techniques are drawn from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral methods to address thoughts, feelings, and everyday behaviors. She also uses emotion-focused strategies to help with connection and EMDR when trauma processing is appropriate.
Cinthia has experience helping individuals and couples work on trust, communication, and emotional closeness. She aims to make progress in clear steps, such as building new routines, practicing communication skills, or reducing anxiety through manageable tasks. She can also support people dealing with blended family issues and the stresses of caregiving or chronic illness.
Practical matters are discussed up front, including how sessions fit into daily life and what to expect from therapy. Pricing varies by location and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That first meeting focuses on immediate concerns and simple next steps for moving forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and helping them choose goals that matter. Online sessions use that same listening-first approach to map priorities and decide practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises and homework to shift unhelpful patterns; it works well for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions and then try new ways of responding to improve connection. That approach can be useful for relationship strain and for individuals trying to sort through intimacy-related concerns. The therapist will discuss these methods and collaborate with each person to pick the best fit based on goals, preferences, and what is working in early sessions.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. The exact session formats should be confirmed before booking; the profile does not list formats explicitly. Expect the first appointment to focus on immediate concerns and simple steps to try between meetings, with progress reviewed as therapy continues.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family conflict, self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a person-focused, practical style that emphasizes listening, goal setting, and skill practice drawn from client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working with adults on emotional and relationship concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Arizona.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.