Hi, I'm Cynthia (she/her), a Silicon Valley native!

I am a licensed psychotherapist/LMFT (MFC#53835), AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, focusing on sex and sexuality, anxiety and trauma. I work with individuals, both adults and teens. I also offer couples therapy for clients experiencing pelvic pain/penetration anxiety. 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 - ADHD and high masking Autism

-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)

EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)

KAP (Kink Aware Professionals)

Cynthia Haartman, MA, LMFT, CST

chaartmanmft@gmail.com

408-930-1220

Mailing address: 15559 Union Ave Suite 3065, Los Gatos, CA 95032