Hi there, I'm Cynthia!

I specialize in understanding the entire person, since depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health issues can affect your sense of self and beliefs about the world.

My focus

I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, chronic stress, and physical symptoms connected to mental health.

My approach

I use a blend of solution-focused, narrative, cognitive processing, reprocessing, and somatic experiencing therapies with psychoeducation to empower you. You'll leave with a greater understanding of yourself and tools to better yourself in a non-judgmental environment.

My communication style

I approach most issues using a trauma-informed lens and the mind-body connection. For many, the fight-or-flight response isn't just mental—it's physical, translating into tension, chronic aches, feeling on edge, isolation, or fatigue. Understanding how stress and trauma affect your nervous system is a big step towards healing.

My journey to mental healthcare

Life has led me here. Humans need humans to heal. Many don't have healthy relationships to support them in tough times or understand mental health and believe they are broken. We are not broken. Many factors contributed to the pain, and the body and mind together can support healing.

My goals for you

Collaboration and forthcoming communication developed by trust and consistency.

Our first session

You can expect me to listen to why you are reaching out and finalize mandatory paperwork.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Biofeedback

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Gottman Method

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 9 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Police/Fire/First Responders

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Rehabilitation Counseling from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

1200 N 10th St, McAllen, TX 78501

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Cynthia Elledge