Hi, I’m Cristina Sifuentes, Licensed Professional Counselor. I offer a safe and inclusive space where you can explore your experiences, unlearn patterns that no longer serve you, and develop the skills to manage change with greater resilience and confidence. Your comfort and trust are paramount, and I am here to support you in making an informed decision about whether we can work together effectively.
Cristina Sifuentes, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (she, her)
- Work best with: Adults, Older Adults
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
Self Scheduling
I am collaborative and focus on meeting a client where there are at. Whether you’re processing internal challenges or navigating external changes, I bring a warm and engaging presence to build a strong therapeutic relationship and create a space where you feel supported and understood.
In our work together, I focus on helping you unlearn harmful patterns by incorporating mindfulness-based techniques and offering practical tools to manage change more effectively. Patients have shared how I have been able to listen well however found our therapy more productive versus someone “just listening”. I am more interactive, collaborative, and able to support their goals.
Understanding your unique story is essential to me. I’m committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where you feel heard and supported as we work toward your goals and overall well-being.
Credentials
Education
Masters of Science in Counseling, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2013
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Curative
- Employers Health Network
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Scott and White Health Plan
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Self Pay
$170
Self-pay and out-of-pocket session costs for clients without insurance coverage for mental health services.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Trauma and PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Domestic Violence, Anxiety, Depression
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Career Counseling / Professional Growth
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Codependency
- Conflict with Friends
- Cultural Identity / Acculturation Stress
- Depression
- Divorce / Breakup
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Fear of Rejection
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Life Transitions
- Panic Attacks
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Sexual Abuse
- Shame
- Social Anxiety
- Social Isolation / Loneliness
- Stress / Burnout
- Trauma / PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Adults, Older Adults (18-65+)
- Participant Types: Individuals
- Language Spoken: English