Dr. Cindy’s Comprehensive
Professional Background
Assists Children & Families

Since she first began working as a counselor, her background and professionalism has brought conscientious care to clients of all ages.

In the public school setting, Dr. Cindy has supported children with rich and diverse needs…

Dr. Cindy has provided an empathetic approach to conducting cognitive and social-emotional assessments. She has provided individual, small group, and classroom interventions to support the social-emotional needs of students, including special education students with moderate to significant needs.

For individuals & families, Dr. Cindy counsels about…

In her private practice, Dr. Cindy has counseled children, adolescents and families experiencing a variety of social-emotional-behavioral challenges (e.g. anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, cognitive inflexibility, ADHD, explosive and implosive behaviors, etc.) and conducted psycho-educational assessments including cognitive, social-emotional evaluations, and ADHD screenings.

Dr. Cindy’s love for helping children & families has led to lofty academic pursuits & achievements…

Once Dr. Cindy took a foothold in psychology & counseling, she pursued the academic pathway of both a masters and doctorate degree. Dr. Cindy holds a PhD and Masters degree from the University of Denver. Her PhD is in School Psychology, and Masters education is in Guidance and Counseling. Dr. Cindy pursued her bachelor’s education at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is a Licensed School Psychologist & Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado.

A career & professional education that greatly serves her unending curiosity, helpfulness & caring…

With unending curiosity and an enduring interest in continuously extending her psychological education, Dr. Cindy has attended countless workshops and sessions related to child and adult counseling and psychological care. She is passionate about working empathetically and helpfully while expressing her true sense of caring.

Dr. Cindy’s Philosophy
of Care

For more than 20 years, Dr. Cindy has worked with children and
families with the utmost care and compassion.

“Doing well when they can…”

Dr. Cindy ardently believes that all children (as well as adults) do well when they can. She is skilled in the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach which is based on the belief that challenging behavior is often the byproduct of a delay in the skills of flexibility, adaptability, and frustration tolerance.

“Proactive focus on solving and preventing problems before they occur…”

Dr. Cindy is skilled in the ‘Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)’ approach which is based on the belief that challenging behavior is often the byproduct of a delay in the skills of flexibility, adaptability, and frustration tolerance. This research-based approach emphasizes a proactive focus on solving and preventing problems before they occur – instead of focusing on rewards, consequences or ‘time-outs’ to manage behaviors.

“Positive, empathetic approach with compassion and enthusiasm…”

Dr. Cindy’s approach to therapy is ‘strengths-based’ and ‘trauma-informed,’ – with a therapeutic style that embodies positivity, compassion, warmth, enthusiasm, and empathy.

“Growth is possible for everyone…”

Dr. Cindy’s experience over the past 20 years has proven to her that everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive. With deep understanding and compassion, Dr. Cindy’s background has shown her that everyone has the ability to grow and enjoy life to their fullest potential.

Questions & Answers from
Dr. Cindy’s Desk

Counseling and assessments carry many questions. Here are just a few from Dr. Cindy that inform her values and course of care.

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