- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Money and goals
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Curnan helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, trauma, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. She also addresses money and financial issues alongside challenges like abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and midlife questions. Dr. Curnan uses clear language and practical steps so people can understand what's happening and find workable next steps.
She brings 32 years of clinical experience as a California licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT. Her background includes a PhD in psychology and several years teaching Inner Guidance. That foundation informs her focus on inner awareness, intuition, and knowing which parts of the self are making choices.
In sessions she blends talk with experiential methods. People may do breathing work, guided imagery, focused meditation, and inner-child exercises. She also uses methods aimed at healing trauma and reducing strong emotional reactions so daily life feels more manageable.
Dr. Curnan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused techniques to address thoughts and patterns that keep problems active. She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and interactive hypnotherapy for deeper processing when needed. Relationship work is informed by the Gottman Method principles.
The aim is practical self-knowledge and steadier choices. She helps people reduce perfectionism, set realistic goals, and grow a sense of personal agency. The work emphasizes small, usable changes that fit into a busy life.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Dr. Curnan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address symptoms and underlying patterns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. EMDR aims to process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions so memories feel less disruptive.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan as work progresses. Clients and the therapist make decisions together about when to use talk-based strategies versus experiential techniques.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It may reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or make scheduling across time zones simpler. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking to be sure they meet your needs. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and EMDR work for remote sessions when appropriate, and sessions can be structured to focus on immediate problems or deeper processing depending on what the client needs.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy issues, along with money and financial issues and related life stresses.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style mixes straightforward talk with experiential exercises like breathing, meditation, and inner-child work to build self-knowledge and practical change.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 32 years of experience and a background that includes teaching Inner Guidance and a PhD in psychology.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices out of California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.