Dr. Cynthia Coronado

Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I aim to tailor our work together in a way that feels empowering, practical, and affirming. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and EMDR-Trained. As a professor at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, I teach graduate level courses in both the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and the School Counseling program. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and groups. I hold a Doctor of Education; note I am not a medical doctor. Through TEA (Texas Education Agency) I hold the following certifications: Superintendent Grades (EC-12), Principal Grades (EC-12), School Counselor (EC-12), Special Education (EC-12), and Bilingual Teacher (PK-6th). I have been in independent private practice since 2014 and in the public-school setting as a bilingual teacher, school counselor, assistant principal, and district student support counselor for 25 years.

I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, grounded in empathy, and respect. I prefer to utilize evidence-based frameworks such as Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) while integrating tools from mindfulness and trauma informed care.

I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences. I view each person as the expert of their own life, and my role is to help decipher patterns, build resilience, and support meaningful change.