Cynthia Yzaguirre , LMHC

Cynthia Yzaguirre is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings 22 years of professional experience to her work. She focuses on helping people navigate relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cynthia uses practical, down-to-earth language so clients know what to expect from day one.

She blends client-centered care with evidence-based tools to meet each person where they are. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thought patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotional regulation and handling strong feelings. Cynthia also uses elements of the Gottman Method and mindfulness to address relationship and stress-related issues.

Sessions are goal-oriented and collaborative. Cynthia helps clients set realistic steps they can try between meetings. She draws on coaching techniques to support growth, and on clinical approaches when needed to manage symptoms like anxiety, bipolar depression, or sleep disruption.

Cynthia works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and body image issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing immigration stress, blended family challenges, infidelity, and isolation. Her experience includes helping people cope after natural or human-caused disasters.

People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through painful topics. Cynthia encourages honest conversation and will challenge clients when a productive push is needed. Her style mixes practical skill-building with steady support to help clients move toward clearer choices and improved daily functioning.

Approaches that guide online counseling

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and adapting to each person's needs. It helps people feel understood and builds on their own strengths to make change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then recommend a mix of methods. This collaborative process means plans are adjusted as progress is made and needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face-to-face for in-depth therapy. Phone sessions are useful when lower bandwidth or hands-free check-ins are needed. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to try different formats until the best fit is found.