Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Couple Sessions $240
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LPC-10792 Cynthia A. Criss
- In Practice for 32 Years
- License: State of Ohio E4037 / 2003
- Certificate from International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals 2008-0569 / 2008
- Attended University of Akron, Graduated 1992
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
Endorsement
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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
Groups
Men's Sexual Compulsivity Group (online/in person)
I offer groups for the person with sexual addiction and for partners. You will learn about sex addiction and find support from others who have had similar experiences. Through talking about the pain you are experiencing, the healing process begins and you are better to able to choose healthy behaviors that will support healthy relationships. You will increase your self-awareness, change the way you relate to other people, and practice building intimate relationships. Belong to a committed group and experience warmth and support. Recovering from addiction and trauma is a journey not a destination.
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Location
Open Hearts Open Minds Counseling Services LLC
4545 East Shea Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Women's Therapeutic Group
"I Am Enough" A WOMEN'S THERAPEUTIC GROUP FOR COURAGEOUS WOMEN * Identify and address current concerns most important to you * Identify with women experiencing similar concerns * Increase your self-awareness and focus on areas of your life that you wish to change * Learn to affirm your own uniqueness * Increase your self-esteem * Improve your relationships with self and others * Learn and practice setting healthy boundaries
Expertise
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Location
Open Minds Open Hearts Counseling Services
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Partner's of Persons with Sexual Compulsivity.
"Open Hearts" A PARTNER'S THERAPEUTIC GROUP FOR PERSONS IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH A PERSON IN RECOVERY FROM COMPULSIVE SEXUAL BEHAVIORS * Understand sexual addiction * Receive support of other persons who have similar concerns * Learn about trauma as it relates to discovering your partner's compulsive behaviors * Establish healthy boundaries * Increase your self-esteem and confidence * Rebuild trust * Begin the healing process and learn to have healthy, intimate relationships
Expertise
Types of Therapy
Session Cost
Location
Open Hearts Open Mind Counseling Services
5020 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Location
Primary Location
Open Hearts Open Minds Counseling Services
4545 E Shea Boulevard
Suite 235
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 461-7619Email me
Additional Location
4014 Medina Road
No. 1030
Akron, OH 44333
(602) 461-7619