- Focus on rest
- Practical tools
- English and Spanish
About Cinthia
Cinthia Bernal is an Arizona licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship strain. She focuses on improving sleep and rest, boosting self-esteem, and supporting those coping with life changes. Her approach is direct and calm, aiming to make the next steps feel manageable.
With 17 years of counseling experience, she offers steady support for people dealing with grief, addictions, anger, eating and intimacy-related concerns. She also works with people navigating career change, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and the particular challenges that come with aging or chronic illness.
Cinthia uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. She draws from client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters most. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to address thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
For trauma and painful memories she incorporates techniques used to process those experiences and reduce their hold on present life. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit for people wanting to build motivation and make lasting changes.
Sessions are practical and collaborative. Cinthia helps clients set small, clear goals and practices to try between meetings. She works in both English and Spanish and brings a patient, straightforward style to each session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Cinthia commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and clarify their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and provides practical exercises to change them.She also uses emotionally focused ideas when addressing relationship and intimacy concerns. That approach helps people notice emotional patterns and practice new ways of connecting. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the process, and she works with each person to find the best fit based on their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision made early in the work together.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, avoid travel time, and keep therapy consistent during life changes. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only sessions when they need a quieter or quicker option, while others choose longer video meetings for deeper work. Discussing what will work best is part of the first conversations with the therapist.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counselor help with?
Cinthia supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and family conflict. She also addresses sleep and rest problems, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She focuses on listening, setting small goals, and practicing tools between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, anger, eating concerns, and caregiver stress.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with this counselor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.