Cynthia Pereira, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Cynthia Pereira

Focus areas

Anxiety

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Stress Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Women's Issues Therapy

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Emotionally Focused

Christian Counseling

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Cynthia Pereira

Hi there, I'm Cynthia! As a wife and mom of two, I understand the weight of motherhood—balancing family, career, and your own identity while navigating anxiety, grief, postpartum challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed. You don’t have to carry the visible and invisible load alone; I’m here to provide a safe, relatable space to process, heal, and find healthy ways. My focus Is the weight of anxiety leaving you feeling helpless and overwhelmed? Or maybe you are feeling trapped and finding it difficult to balance all of the demands of motherhood? You are not alone. I work with women who are facing stress and anxiety that life and/or motherhood can bring. Together, we can process your emotions and experiences. My approach I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical tools to create healthier patterns and positive change. When desired, I integrate Christian faith and biblical principles with traditional therapy approaches to support healing, purpose, and emotional well-being. My communication style I aim to create an empathetic and validating space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. I offer thoughtful feedback and guidance when helpful, while allowing clients the space to explore their experiences at their own pace. My journey to mental healthcare My own experiences of overcoming challenges inspired me to become the supportive sounding board I once needed. I’m passionate about helping others navigate life’s challenges, grow, and become the best version of themselves. My goals for you I begin by getting to know who you are and what you hope to accomplish through therapy, then we work together to establish meaningful goals. I remain focused on helping you reach those goals—even when that means recognizing that you no longer need therapy—and if we feel stuck, we return to those original goals to help guide our work.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

National University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1093358830

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What practice does Cynthia Pereira work with?

Cynthia Pereira works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Cynthia Pereira?

Cynthia Pereira frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Cynthia Pereira on their profile.