Therapist profile
Cindy Llora, LMFT
Arizona
LMFT - Relationships and Codependency support
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- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, Arizona / LMFT-15462; LMFT, California / 103055
- NPI
- 1437420569
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
About
- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment-focused work
- Addiction and grief support
About Cindy
Cindy Llora is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and Arizona with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, codependency, addiction, trauma and life changes. Her approach is straightforward and practical; she helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways to respond.
Cindy uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people shift repetitive thoughts and actions. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered techniques to look at how early relationships affect current choices. Sessions often include goal-focused work and skills practice rather than long academic explanations.
Her background includes work with people affected by addiction, trauma, and family conflict. She has experience supporting people who struggle with negative memories, mood changes, and relationship problems. Cindy has worked with individuals who have complex needs and has used creative tools like music and songwriting when clients find that helpful.
In sessions she listens for the stories that keep showing up and helps people test new stories and behaviors. That can mean practicing boundary-setting, managing urges, improving communication, or reducing rumination. The emphasis is on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life.
Cindy provides services to people located in Arizona. Sessions are conducted in English. To start, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step helps set the first session and begin practical work on the issues the person brings.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on values-based action. It can be useful for anxiety, rumination, and making changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and provides practical tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence current behavior and helps people try different ways of relating that reduce reactivity.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to emphasize based on the client’s goals, history and preferences. That collaborative process may shift over time as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use different communication styles, such as talking through specific problems, practicing skills in real time, and reviewing homework between meetings. Ask about available session formats when you schedule so arrangements match your routines and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Arizona, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, addiction, trauma, depression and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using evidence-based tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build new habits.
How much experience does she have?
Cindy has 14 years of experience working in the counseling field with people affected by addiction, trauma, grief and family conflict.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and Arizona; she is providing therapy for Arizona only.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.