About Dr Cynthia
Before I went to school to become a psychotherapist, I was a teacher of Inner Guidance. I also taught the curriculum to become a teacher of Inner Guidance.
We all have powerful internal senses that we tend to neglect: intuition, insight, instinct, imagination and deeper intelligence that grows sharper the more we use it.
Too often, our personal growth becomes confined at the surface of ourselves by the effects of childhood trauma and how we’re raised. Sometimes we don’t know there is so much more to us.
Once we develop accurate self-knowledge and learn what part
of us is doing our thinking and making our decisions, then self mastery is within reach.
I help people unravel their personal predicaments and develop self mastery. Once we become more greatly empowered - we are equipped to know what we want in life and how to manifest it.
I received my CA license (lmft2980) in 1992, received my PhD in psychology in 1996. I wrote/published a book, “The Care and Feeding of Perfectionists “, 1998.
Often we spot perfectionism in others but cannot recognize it ourselves. Many of us believe the Perfectionist is the best part of us, when really, it prevents us from liking ourselves. Each of us have at least 2 types of perfectionism (9 types in my book). If not neutralized, it blocks our growth by convincing us that we are not good enough. I help people replace perfectionism with a free internal Gift. The inner drive toward Excellence- which springs from the Self - is a beautiful world away from the pain of perfectionism- which is a push from a wounded ego.
Once we connect to our Inner Self, we see ourselves and our world as
it really is. Then life, healing and accomplishments can become wondrous easy.
Methods I use besides talk therapy:
Identifying and healing trauma
Conscious breathing
Dream analysis
Focused meditation
Inner Guidance
Inner Child work
The necessity for humor.
EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprogramming.)
FLASH (offshoot of EMDR)
Interactive hypnotherapy
Developing self knowledge
Dismantling perfectionism
Becoming present and living in the moment
Accepting personal power
Goal setting
Couples Counseling
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 29820
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Cynthia Curnan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Cynthia is a joy to speak with and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share about a wide range of issues. She has been a great "relationship" translator, helping me find the right words to share my vulnerabilities and shortcomings with my partner. Truly an exceptional person who loves helping people thrive in their relationships and in life. 10/10
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and coaching
She has the biggest heart and makes one feel supported safe and cared for! I've been in therapy for over a decade and she is my favorite therapist thus far.
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
I am very new to therapy and Cynthia made me feel comfortable with her instantaneously. She has greatly helped me by showing me different perspectives and bringing in ideas that are making a huge difference in my life. She has been incredibly helpful and I can not thank her enough.
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue