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Cynthia A. Criss
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT

Cynthia A. Criss

Counselor, LPC, CSAT

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1 Endorsed
4545 E Shea Boulevard, Suite 235, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Let's Connect (602) 461-7619
With over 20 years of experience in the counseling field, Cynthia A. Criss, LPC, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, founded a private practice, Open Hearts, Open Minds Counseling Services specializing in the treatment of addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma and intimacy disorders. Treatment of intimacy disorders may include a focus on sexual compulsivity, infidelity and relational trauma. Cynthia helps persons to create healthy and intimate relationships. She provides individual, group, couples and family therapy in the treatment of addiction (sexual compulsive behavior, drugs, alcohol), depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Cynthia has attained the formal knowledge and training in the task-centered approach to the treatment of sex addiction and sexual compulsivity. She has received training from Dr. Patrick J. Carnes. and is trained in the Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model, a partner sensitive treatment for partners of persons with sexual compulsive behaviors.
I believe that when we recover from the psychological damage that keeps us from intimacy, we will learn to experience renewed self-esteem, personal power, and faith which gives us the ability to have intimate relationships. Discover your authentic self! Develop true intimacy with your "self" and others!
Take the first step to help. Call or Cynthia A. Criss now - (602) 461-7619

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Open Hearts Open Minds Counseling Services

4545 E Shea Boulevard

Suite 235

Phoenix, AZ 85028

(602) 461-7619
I specialize in Sexual Addiction, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (602) 461-7619

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Open Hearts Open Minds Counseling Services

4545 E Shea Boulevard

Suite 235

Phoenix, AZ 85028

(602) 461-7619
I specialize in Sexual Addiction, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $240
  • Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Venmo

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am an out-of-network provider only which means you must pay me in full at time of service.
or call with questions - (602) 461-7619
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT
"
I am an out-of-network provider only which means you must pay me in full at time of service.
or call with questions - (602) 461-7619
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LPC-10792 Cynthia A. Criss
  • In Practice for 32 Years
  • Certificate from International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Sex Addiction Therapist / 2008
  • Attended University of Akron, Graduated 1992
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (602) 461-7619
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (602) 461-7619
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sexual Addiction
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Pornography Addiction
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? or (602) 461-7619
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (602) 461-7619
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multidimensional Partner Trauma Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused Sex Addiction Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (602) 461-7619
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (602) 461-7619
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Open Hearts Open Minds Counseling Services

4545 E Shea Boulevard

Suite 235

Phoenix, AZ 85028

(602) 461-7619

Nearby Areas

Take the first step to help. Call now - (602) 461-7619
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (602) 461-7619
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Last Modified: 20 Feb 2024