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Cinthia Bernal, LPC

Compassionate Arizona LPC for trauma and relationships
  • Bilingual Arizona LPC
  • Trauma and family focus
  • CBT and EFT approaches

About Cinthia Bernal

Cinthia Bernal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 17 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She works with individuals and couples on issues such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation, and major life transitions, helping clients rebuild confidence and find clearer direction. Cinthia draws on approaches that emphasize emotional connection and practical skill building to help partners repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen intimacy, as well as to support individuals coping with grief, addiction, or changes in career and health.

She offers care in both English and Spanish, meeting clients where they are and tailoring her work to each person or couple's priorities and pace. Cinthia frames therapy as a collaborative process that requires courage to start and commitment to change - she aims to provide steady support and practical tools so people can move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life. Her practice focuses on empowering clients to make meaningful changes and regain a sense of agency in relationships and daily living.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Cinthia Bernal have?

Cinthia Bernal has 17 years of professional experience.

Is Cinthia Bernal a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Arizona. License details: AZ LPC LPC-19657.

In which languages does Cinthia Bernal provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Cinthia Bernal located?

She is located in Arizona.

How can I work with Cinthia Bernal as my therapist?

You can work with Cinthia Bernal through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Cinthia Bernal work with international clients?

No. Cinthia Bernal does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Cinthia Bernal cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care



Cinthia uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client's experience guides the work - this approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and helping people identify their own goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is applied to help clients notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, often used with couples, helps partners explore and strengthen emotional bonds and address patterns that undermine connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cinthia collaborates with each person or couple to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan stays aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when life is unpredictable. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support, teach coping skills, and work on relationship or individual goals with flexibility and accessibility.

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