About Cynthia Flores
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering trauma-informed, culturally grounded therapy for adults and couples across California. My work is especially supportive for Latinas, women of color, and first-generation clients navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, self-worth, and generational wounds, while also welcoming adults and couples who resonate with a culturally grounded, trauma-informed approach.
As a first-generation Mexican-American and daughter of immigrants, I understand how culture, family expectations, and survival patterns shape the way we relate to ourselves and others. This lived understanding informs my clinical work, while always staying grounded in professional ethics, evidence-based practices, and emotional safety.
Why I Do This Work
I was drawn to this work through both my professional training and lived experience. I’ve seen how unspoken trauma, people-pleasing, and silence can impact relationships and self-worth across generations.
My role as a therapist is not to center my story, but to help you make sense of yours in a way that feels empowering, compassionate, and aligned with who you are becoming.
Healing does not require abandoning your culture, your family, or yourself. It requires learning how to choose yourself with clarity and care.
My Approach
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive. I provide EMDR therapy and integrate attachment-based and family systems work to support adults and couples in understanding patterns, regulating emotions, and building healthier, more connected relationships.
Therapy with me is collaborative, grounded, and active. I engage with you thoughtfully, offer clear reflections and guidance, and support you in applying our work beyond the therapy room so change feels meaningful and sustainable in daily life.
While we may gently explore past experiences, our focus is on strengthening self-trust, emotional safety, and present-day coping so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion.
I believe healing is not only about working through pain, but also about cultivating rest, joy, and self-compassion as essential parts of long-term well-being.
Professional Credentials
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California (LMFT #133322)
M.A. in Clinical Counseling, Palo Alto University
B.A. in Psychology, San Francisco State University
EMDR Trained, Institute for Creative Mindfulness
Mujer Holística Meditation Teacher Certification
Clinical Supervision Certification, California Board of Behavioral Sciences (In Progress)
A Note on Working Together
I offer virtual therapy for adults and couples throughout California. My practice centers emotional safety, respect, and collaboration. If you’re seeking a therapist who is culturally aware, grounded, and direct with care, I welcome you to explore whether working together feels like the right fit.