Cynthia Stern, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Cynthia Stern

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Sport / Performance Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Cynthia Stern

Hi there, I'm Cynthia! I'm an LMFT and Certified Mental Performance Consultant®. I help athletes, executives, and high performers break through the mental blocks and anxiety that get in the way of their potential. My approach is direct and collaborative and we target root causes, not just symptoms. My focus My ideal client is someone standing at their own version of 4th and goal, facing a high-stakes decision, transition, or performance moment where the pressure has started to work against them instead of for them. This includes those who are used to performing well but have hit a mental block, a plateau, or a pattern that's getting in the way. My approach My approach centers on collaborative partnerships to cultivate a high-performance mindset and unlock fullest potential. Together, we address performance anxiety and plateaus, leadership challenges, identity, career transitions, and retirement. My communication style I bring clear, direct communication to create an honest, collaborative space. I'll ask pointed questions and give you space to reflect, working as an engaged partner rather than a passive listener. If we're working through something challenging, expect me to be steady and straightforward. My goals for you Our work follows a clear arc: we identify the specific mental blocks, patterns, or anxieties getting in your way, then build tools tailored to your situation, reframing negative thought patterns, working through a relational pattern, or preparing for a high-pressure moment before it happens. Sessions build on each other each week. Our first session Your first session is about getting oriented, not diving into everything at once. We'll start with what brought you in, such as the situation, the pressure point, or the pattern you're trying to understand, and I'll ask questions to get a clear picture of your history, your goals, and what's actually been getting in the way.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Irrational Fears / Phobias

Panic Attack

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Suicidal Tendencies

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Irrational Fears / Phobias

Panic Attack

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Mount St. Mary's University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
Chicago School of Professional Psychology, PhD

NPI number

1891152070

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What practice does Cynthia Stern work with?

Cynthia Stern works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Cynthia Stern?

Cynthia Stern 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 Stern on their profile.