Cinthia Bernal - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

22 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Cinthia Bernal

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.

Licenses

LPC

LPC-19657

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

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)
Internal Family Systems
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English
Spanish

10 Reviews

“Cinthia is an excellent therapist. She has been instrumental in healing from a very hard circumstance in my life. I value her expertise and judgement enormously. She is kind and patient and gives me a perspective that I needed a lot in my life. I feel extremely lucky to have been matched with her.”

“Cinthia is really good at listening and giving real actionable advice.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Great at what she does . Just started therapy and has helped me view things differently and in a more positive manner.”

“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.”

“She is great with her expertise”

“I haven't known her very long but from what I've seen she is very understanding helpful considerate and respectful. She gives great feedback and helps me work through the topics I've talked about.”

“Making a difference, one journal entry at a time. One day at a time.”

“Has a very approachable style and is easy to talk to. Very good at seeing a situation from different sides and get to the root of issues.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.