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Cinthia Bernal, LPC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Cinthia

Cinthia Bernal is an LPC based in Arizona who brings 17 years of clinical experience supporting people facing a wide range of concerns.

Background and approach

She works with individuals and couples encountering stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, addiction, attention-related difficulties such as ADHD, and challenges with self-esteem, motivation, or coping with life changes. Her background includes helping clients rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen emotional intimacy.

Her therapeutic style centers on collaboration and empowerment, meeting people where they are and building practical skills alongside deeper emotional work. Cinthia draws from evidence-based methods including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused interventions, EMDR for trauma processing, and motivational interviewing to help clients move toward their goals.

She offers care in both English and Spanish and frames therapy as a courageous step toward greater wellbeing and satisfaction in life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a respectful relationship so clients feel heard and can explore their priorities; this approach helps with motivation, self-esteem, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. EMDR is an evidence-informed method used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity; it is often integrated with other approaches when trauma or abuse is part of the presenting concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand goals, preferences, and the nature of their concerns, then recommends one or more methods and adjusts the plan as progress occurs. That partnership helps ensure the work fits the client's needs rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or work and choose formats that match their schedules and comfort levels. These options can make ongoing care easier to maintain while supporting steady progress toward personal and relational goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cinthia commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, depression, self-esteem concerns, and challenges related to life changes and intimacy.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her work emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, blending client-centered listening with structured techniques like CBT, EFT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with individuals and couples on issues such as communication, trust, and emotional intimacy.
Where is she licensed and based?
Cinthia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona; her license is AZ LPC LPC-19657.
In what languages can sessions be held?
She provides therapy in both English and Spanish and does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and therapist availability.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English, Spanish