Cynthia Carter, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Cynthia!

I work with children, adolescents, families, and couples who are navigating anxiety, stress, anger, and trauma. My goal is to create a safe space where you can make meaningful progress toward healing and growth.

My focus

I work with couples, families, and individuals dealing with family trauma, divorce, grief and loss, and social pressures. My focus is helping you heal from past trauma and build coping skills to improve relationships among family members.

My approach

I tailor my approach to your unique needs, most often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. These modalities help me provide a safe space where you can talk openly, realize your full potential, and make positive changes in your life.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want you to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I've always wanted to help people. I've naturally been drawn to supporting others through difficult times, and I find deep fulfillment in seeing individuals become the best versions of themselves.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is all about working together to define what you want to accomplish. We start by building trust and getting comfortable with therapy. Over time, we'll set goals and track your progress together.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll spend most of our time talking about the emotional challenges you've been experiencing. I'll ask questions to better understand what you're feeling. The first session is about building an initial connection and helping me understand where we should go from there.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Play Therapy

Reality Therapy

Sandplay

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 9 more

Focus populations

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Queer

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Coastal TPA
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers

+ 70 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Cynthia Carter