- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- Addiction and grief work
About Cindy
Cindy Llora is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Arizona and California with 14 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, trauma and abuse, and mood challenges such as depression and bipolar. Cindy also addresses family conflict, coping with life changes, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside other approaches to help people name and work with hard emotions and attachment patterns. Cindy combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered methods, and Attachment-Based ideas to match practical skills with deeper emotional work. Sessions often include direct talk, exploring memories and patterns, and learning small skills to manage thoughts and feelings.
Her background includes work with people affected by addiction and with those who have experienced trauma and loss. Cindy has experience supporting individuals who face complex issues such as dual diagnosis and veterans with PTSD. She has used creative tools like music lyrics and songwriting when that suits clients coping with grief or addiction.
Cindy stresses clear, straightforward conversation about patterns that keep repeating in life and relationships. She helps people reframe old stories and build new ways of responding. The focus is on practical steps and emotional understanding that fit everyday life.
Her training includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from University of Phoenix. Cindy practices in Arizona and provides services in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the platform.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and changing emotion-driven interaction patterns. It helps people name hard feelings and shift how they respond in close relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to accept difficult thoughts while taking actions that match personal values. It supports coping with anxiety, change, and loss. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early connection patterns and how they shape current relationships and reactions, useful for intimacy and abandonment issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful in early meetings. Together they decide which methods to emphasize so sessions align with your needs and the problems you want to address.
Session formats are not listed explicitly here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into work breaks, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when days are busy. Online work can also make it easier to do emotion-focused exercises or ACT practices from familiar surroundings while still meeting with a licensed professional.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Arizona, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, trauma and mood concerns like depression and bipolar.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with CBT, ACT, Client-Centered and Attachment-Based approaches to work on emotions, patterns, and practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience in the counseling field, including work with addiction, trauma, grief, and family conflict.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Arizona and California and currently provides therapy for Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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