Supervised by Kimberly Harrington-Delgado, LPC-S, RPT-S.

Cynthia is bilingual (English and Portuguese), with intermediate Spanish skills, which allow her to communicate comfortably with Spanish-speaking individuals. She has been a licensed psychologist in Brazil for 19 years, with over 13 years of clinical experience working with adults.

 After relocating to Houston in 2018, she pursued a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lamar University. During her internship at the Houston Area Women’s Center, she supported women and children affected by domestic violence, which ignited her passion for working with children. She believes healing occurs within safe, nurturing relationships.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, trained in EMDR and pursuing her Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential under supervision of Kimberly Harrington-Delgado, M.Ed., LPC-S, RPT-S™. Her approach blends Humanistic theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive-Trauma Therapy. Passionate about Child-Centered Play Therapy, she is also certified in TraumaPlay™, which integrates evidence-based methods including Attachment Theory, Theraplay®, CBT, Art Therapy, Sand Tray, and strong parental involvement. This diverse training deepened her belief in parents as vital partners in a child’s healing.

Cynthia has been married for 25 years and lives in Sugar Land, with her husband, son, and their dog, Teddy. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, cultural exploration, spending time with friends, and discovering new restaurants in Houston area.

Supervised by Kimberly Harrington-Delgado, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant.