Dr. Cristina Thornell
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78132
Let's Connect (830) 229-1014
My name is Cristina “Cristy” Thornell (née Martínez-Smith) and I was born and raised in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. After completing all my professional studies in Texas, I became a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with training in both English and Spanish. I received my master's degree in Community Counseling, and my doctorate degree in Counseling, Education and Supervision.
As a bilingual counselor, I have provided services in both English and Spanish, to people living in diverse community settings, facilitated court mandated group therapy for teens and parents. As a former full-time faculty, I taught master-level counseling students and trained bilingual counselors.
The essence of my therapeutic services is to help people understand who they are, to love, and to advocate for themselves. It is my daily motto that “happiness is not the belief that we don’t need to change; it is the realization that we can.” – Shawn Achor
Call or Email Dr. Cristina Thornell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (830) 229-1014
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Deer Oaks
- Friday Health
- Interface Behavioral Health
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 229-1014
Dr. Cristina Thornell
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 75868 Dr. Cristina Thornell
- In Practice for 8 Years
- Degree/Diploma from The University of Texas at San Antonio Master of Arts in Community Counseling / 2015
- Degree/Diploma from The University of Texas at San Antonio Bachelor's in Criminal Justice-Minor in Psychology / 2012
- Attended The University of Texas at San Antonio, PhD, Graduated 2018
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Self-efficacy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (830) 229-1014
Dr. Cristina Thornell
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC