“Everyone experiences a version of anxiety or worry in their lives, and maybe we go through it in a different or more intense way for longer periods of time, but there’s nothing wrong with you.”
Hi, I'm Cynthia (she/her), a Silicon Valley native!
I am a licensed psychotherapist/LMFT (MFC#53835), Certified EMDR Therapist, and Certified Sex Therapist, focusing on sexuality and offering trauma therapy remotely in California. I work with individuals, both adults and teens, and also offer couples therapy for clients experiencing pelvic pain and/or sexual aversion. I see clients virtually from all areas of California.
I have been a mental health clinician for over the past 15 years. My primary focus includes:
-Sex, Sexuality, Relationships
-Sexual Pain and Sexual Dysfunction
-Fear and Anxiety around Intimacy
-Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
-Trauma and Medical Trauma
-Self Worth
-Guilt and Shame
-Anxiety
-Loss and Grief
-Neurodivergence and ADHD
-Overcoming Past Stressors, Limiting Beliefs, Performance Issues
I am queer affirming, sex and gender minority inclusive, trauma informed, kink affirming and knowledgable, and a sex positive provider accepting of all relationship styles.
I utilize a Person Centered approach, with elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Somatic techniques. I also utilize EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a Certified EMDR Therapist.
As a self identified Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I also enjoy working with other HSP folks. I place importance on being respectful and approachable. In therapy, it's important to focus on both previous and present experiences. Looking back at your history can help us better understand what sets of beliefs you have about yourself and the world around you, and also how these powerful beliefs may be hindering your personal satisfaction and success.
In addition to weekly 50 min sessions for talk therapy, I offer weekly 80 min EMDR sessions, as well as EMDR Intensives.
Feel free to explore the next step by calling or texting me at 408-930-1220, or emailing me at chaartmanmft@gmail.com
Professional memberships and affiliation include:
AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists)
ISSWSH (International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health)
KAP (Kink Aware Professionals)
EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
Cynthia Haartman, MA, LMFT, CST
chaartmanmft@gmail.com
408-930-1220
Mailing address: 15559 Union Ave Suite 3065, Los Gatos, CA 95032