Ms. Cindy Contreras, LMFT
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Cindy
About Me
I specialize in EMDR therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, ADHD, anger management and other mental health challenges. I explore deeply ingrained patterns that have not yet shifted through traditional talk therapy. My work focuses on identifying and reprocessing the root experiences that drive current symptoms. I take emotional safety seriously and provide a kind, structured, and collaborative space with a results-oriented approach.
Education & Experience
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with extensive experience in trauma, crisis intervention, and complex cases with adults, first responders, military populations, young adults, teens and children. EMDR-trained, with a background in crisis, outpatient and inpatient care. Also trained in CBT, DBT, EFT, SFBT, and Schema therapy approaches with a focus on anxiety, trauma, substance use, and relational patterns. Specialized focus and experience working with athletes, academic concerns, high performers, stress-related factors, transitional stages, and neurodivergent populations.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Professional Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT, North and South County Chapters of San Diego) and EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Abuse/Neglect
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychotic Disorders
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Couples
- Expats
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- Infants/Toddlers (0-3)
- Juvenile Correctional Facility
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veteran Center
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
HSA/FSA accepted
