Dr. Kathryn Cornella, Psychologist
About me
As a licensed Health Psychologist in Arizona, I bring a decade of compassionate counseling experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges.
My professional practice centers on helping clients: (1) navigate stress and discover work/life balance, (2) enhance self-esteem, (3) define life purpose, and (4) orchestrate successful life transitions.
As a PhD Organizational Psychologist, I specialize in evaluating executive/management workplace dynamics. I facilitate client-directed career planning by offering individualized consultations which include: (1) goal setting, (2) accountability, and (3) the celebration of achieved results.
As an Integrative Functional Medicine certified specialist (IFMCP , I offer clients state-of-the-art, evidence-based knowledge and skills to optimize their health and well-being.
Vibrant mental health requires a commitment to lifestyle choices that consistently support mitochondrial energy and vitality. Metabolic metabolism is key. Prescriptive exercise physiology, nutrient fueling, and sleep/circadian rhythm restoration empower everlasting change.
My PRCFMP, HMA and relapse prevention approach to addiction is deeply rooted in removing all neuro-chemical/energetic addictive substances and processes which affect: (1) mood, (2) self-control, (3) cognition, and (4) behavior. I help clients release past experiences through awareness, understanding and forgiveness. By actualizing best choices, clients experience new lives of 'resurrection' which welcome the actualization of their gifts and talents.
As a Catholic Christian, I provide guidance that respects all personal faiths and values which support intellectual, psychological, physiological, emotional, social and spiritual wellness.
I offer professional strength as clients courageously awaken God's best actualization of themselves.
"Unconditional love is the flame that lights the world on fire ."
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
License information
AZ Psychologist PSY-002061
Reviews
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Dr. Cornella listened with compassion, understood where I was coming from, and asked insightful questions that encouraged and challenged me. She was both affirming and practical, offering solutions that addressed my situation. She has broad expertise in everything from family matters to work and health, and I feel like I can talk to her about anything!
Written on Dec 06, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Dr. Cornella is so intelligent and insightful and she challenges me to go deeper- where other therapists have let me “get away” with deflecting with humor or sharing a surface level observation of myself to avoid getting into the hard stuff. She seems to know where we need to go better than I do. I’m extremely grateful to have found her.
Written on Nov 26, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr Kathryn is simply AMAZING.
Written on Sep 29, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Cornella makes me feel safe. It’s like I can tell her everything and I know she will not judge and will accept me with open arms. It’s been a true blessing having her as my therapist.
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr Cornella has made a great impact in a good way in my life. I am so glad and grateful.
Written on Sep 06, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
I was hesitant at first, but Dr. Cornella has proven to be just what I needed. She’s helping me understand what’s going on in my head, helping me sort through conflicts and provide various ways for me to work through them.
She really seems to care about me.
Written on Aug 26, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues