Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Cinthia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cinthia
Cinthia Bernal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and relationship struggles. She brings a practical, steady presence and focuses on clear steps people can use right away. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on many years of clinical work to guide conversations toward change.
In sessions she uses plain language and a calm manner. She listens first, then helps clients set goals that feel realistic.
Background and approach
Cinthia combines client-centered work with structured tools so people can see small wins and build confidence over time. Her background includes long-term practice in settings that addressed trauma, motivation, and family concerns. She has 17 years of experience as a counselor and holds an Arizona LPC credential.
That experience shapes a flexible approach that meets people where they are. People often come for help with life transitions, coping skills, self-esteem, and addictions. She also works with issues like intimacy, career stress, sleep and eating problems, and caregiver strain.
Sessions focus on practical strategies and emotional understanding so clients can move forward. Cinthia uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods to tailor care. She supports clients in both English and Spanish and offers several online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
What Cinthia works with
Everything Cinthia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Cinthia's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- 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
Approaches Cinthia lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a practical method that looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Online sessions use focused conversations and skill practice to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful habits.Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on identifying and shifting emotional patterns in relationships and personal reactions. In video or phone sessions this can help people improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional awareness.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-informed approach that works with distressing memories and their emotional impact. When appropriate, elements of EMDR can be adapted to online video sessions with clear guidance and pacing.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on skills, emotions, trauma work, or a mix of methods and then adjust as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper emotional work and skills practice, while phone calls can fit into a busy day with less bandwidth. Live chat and text work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
Questions people ask about Cinthia
What concerns does Cinthia help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and addictions, among other concerns such as self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and practical. She listens first, then combines client-centered conversation with specific tools to help people take small steps toward change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience as a counselor, working with trauma, motivation, family concerns, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.