Cinthya Islas, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Cinthya!

I'm a bilingual LCSW with 10+ years’ experience supporting people through challenges and life transitions with holistic, inclusive care that fosters resilience.

My focus

I work with individuals who have had adverse experiences that impacted their ability to relate to others and their perception of self-worth, which can sometimes lead to depressive, anxious, or trauma-related symptoms.

My approach

You are the expert in your life, and my role is to provide support through different interventions using a trauma-informed approach. Together we'll identify patterns that keep getting in the way of reaching balance, fulfillment, and joy in your life.

My communication style

It is important that you feel safe and free to talk about the things that impact you the most. My goal is to create a space that feels supportive to you, where we can nurture self-compassion. I believe that direct and open communication is important, and I think this will build trust and establish a strong therapeutic relationship.

My journey to mental healthcare

My own experiences in life are a big contributing factor to becoming a therapist. I believe the power of witnessing pain and holding sacred space can be transformational. It is an honor to be part of a growing and healing journey, and doing this work is one of the things that brings purpose and meaning to my life.

My goals for you

These are your sessions, and during our first meeting, we will discuss your goals for therapy and what success might look or feel like for you in order to ensure the time we spend together is aligned with your goals.

Our first session

We will explore the reason you are in therapy, your goals, and whatever you are comfortable sharing about your history, and have time for questions.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian, Interfaith, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Motivational Interviewing

+ 4 more

Focus populations

Single Mother

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 57 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Cinthya Islas