Welcome, I am glad you are here! As a licensed therapist in Arizona, I bring over 22 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, family dynamics, trauma recovery, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing issues like social anxiety, communication challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions.
My approach is deeply compassionate and culturally responsive, recognizing the unique experiences of each person who seeks support. I'm committed to creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop stronger coping strategies.
I have extensive expertise in working with diverse populations, addressing multicultural concerns, women's issues, workplace challenges, and supporting individuals through significant life changes. Whether you're struggling with relationship difficulties, personal identity, or emotional healing, I'm here to walk alongside you with understanding and professional guidance.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Relationship issues, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
AZ LPC LPC-19657
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She's great. She listens, remembers and understands my problems. She knows how to get me to think about my problems in a whole different way and come up with my own solutions. She helps me a great deal and I feel extremely grateful to have gotten matched with her here.
Written on Sep 13, 2026 after therapy with Cinthia for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Cinthia is really good at listening and giving real actionable advice.
Written on Feb 28, 2026 after therapy with Cinthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and trauma and abuse
She’s fantastic so far and on our first call I was nervous but by the end of it I felt a lot more at ease speaking with her. I look forward to working more with her.
Written on Feb 15, 2026 after therapy with Cinthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cinthia has been a very good listener and helps me understand myself and my actions better by giving her input and perspective on things we discuss.
Written on Feb 10, 2026 after therapy with Cinthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Great at what she does . Just started therapy and has helped me view things differently and in a more positive manner.
Written on Dec 11, 2025 after therapy with Cinthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cinthia is amazing! She really understands me and my issues. She challenges me to really work towards identifying the root of things. My time with her is always very thought-provoking and energizing! I would recommend Cinthia to anyone who wants to get somewhere with their therapy in a meaningful, actionable way.
Written on Sep 23, 2025 after therapy with Cinthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder