Cynthia Pappaterra

My ideal client is someone struggling with addiction who realizes that their current path no longer serves them. If you feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or uncertain, but are ready to explore how your life lines up with the person you want to be, let’s talk. My role is to guide you to uncover what’s driving your behavior — aligning your actions to your values and taking meaningful steps toward lasting change. I provide a safe space and listen with compassion and without judgment, meeting you where you are and envisioning a path to where you want to go.

In sessions, we will deal with resolving ambivalence, effective communication, and emotional regulation. One counseling approach, motivational interviewing, is particularly powerful for people who are conflicted about altering their behaviors. With a Master's degree in Integrative Health, a variety of modalities will be explored for healing.

Stigma has been an issue for me and my family since I was a child. As a result, I am passionate about identifying stigma and exposing how it hurts recovery. You are not a summary of the choices and actions you have made in your life. I believe the connection between therapist and client is paramount. If what you've read resonates with you, let's talk.