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Cindy Llora

Cindy Llora

LMFT

Therapist · Arizona · 14+ years of experience

Compassionate therapy for managing strong emotions

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  • Practical skills
  • Values-focused work
  • Experience with trauma

About Cindy

Cindy Llora is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Arizona who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship struggles, and addiction. She focuses on practical ways to manage overwhelming feelings and to rebuild everyday routines that feel healthier. Cindy uses plain, straightforward conversation and concrete skills to help people move forward.

Her work emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of responding. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift thoughts and behaviors, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values even when feelings are intense. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early relationships affect current connections.

Cindy brings 14 years of experience in counseling settings, including work with people affected by trauma, addiction, and family conflict. She has provided services to individuals who have faced PTSD and to those managing grief and loss. Her background includes using music, song writing, and creative tools when helpful for processing difficult experiences.

Sessions are described as collaborative and oriented toward real-world change. Cindy helps people set manageable goals, practice new habits, and notice progress between meetings. She frames therapy as a chance to re-create personal stories, reduce rumination, and build more balanced daily life.

She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and is licensed to practice in Arizona as an LMFT. Sessions are conducted in English and are intended for clients located in Arizona.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Arizona, California

Languages

English

Therapy approaches that translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and still choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression or anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people change how they relate to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust the plan over time, mixing strategies from different approaches as required.

Confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, to have shorter check-ins when days are tight, or to avoid travel time. Many people find that working remotely lets them practice new skills between meetings and bring real situations into sessions for immediate problem solving.

At a glance

Listed location
Arizona
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (Arizona)
LMFT · No. LMFT-15462
License (California)
LMFT · No. 103055
NPI
1437420569

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cindy help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addiction, relationship problems, and related issues like self-esteem and life purpose.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and direct. She uses plain language, concrete exercises, and goal-focused plans to help people change habits and manage strong emotions.

What is her experience background?

She has 14 years of counseling experience and has worked with people affected by trauma, addiction, PTSD, grief, and family conflict.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Arizona and practices with clients located in Arizona.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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