The Intrinsic Mind, PLLC

Cynthia Sierra, MS, LPC is the founder and primary therapist at The Intrinsic Mind. Cynthia began her journey into counseling by serving the League City and Clear Lake area as a medical assistant. Her drive to help her community led her to the University of Houston Clear Lake where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling. She specializes in co-occurring conditions, depression, anxiety, work/school-related issues, career counseling, parenting issues/support, families, anger, self-esteem, PTSD, grief/loss, and mood problems. She is a wife and mother of two and is an active member of her church. Cynthia is trained in many counseling modalities: Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, parenting, play therapy, and trauma-informed person-centered talk therapy. Specializing in both holistic and evidenced-based approaches Cynthia strives to work collaboratively with children, parents, teachers, doctors, and schools to help her clients achieve their treatment goals. Cynthia says, ”My philosophy of helping is one of partnership. You are the expert in your life, and I will work to understand your lifestyle and set therapeutic goals accordingly. I will help you to look deeper into issues. The probing may be hard, but my hope is that you will find the understanding that will lead to inner peace. Life can be unpredictable. Our minds are dynamic and complex and when harnessed properly, a powerful tool in our lives. It is easy to feel stuck, lost, hopeless, and overwhelmed if we believe that we lack the knowledge and resources to approach our adversities. In the face of these problems, it is helpful to identify solutions. This is how I hope to help you. Together we can find what works, explore what is possible, and develop a safe and trusting partnership.” Services Offered Adolescence Age 11-17 Middle and High School aged children are treated with autonomy and respect to allow for healing through growing struggles at school and at home. Adults 18+ Whichever stage of life you are in, support is offered every step of the way. Utilizing a combination of therapy modalities and tapping into the intrinsic motivations for change allow for unlimited growth and opportunity within yourself. Parenting Education A combination of attachment based, positive discipline and trust based principles are addressed in supporting and coaching parents to help them in the most trying time in a parent’s life. Sibling Sessions Using a variety of relationship building techniques, siblings can come together in team building exercises and talk therapy support to build sibling bonds and connections. Communication is Key To allow for the best course of treatment, open dialogue between parents and children is essential. While maintaining confidentiality is important, it is imperative that the lines of communication remain open with total family involvement through the process. Techniques Cynthia is trained in Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, ACT, crisis assessment, trauma informed techniques, parenting education and a continual effort to develop professionally. Insurance I take many insurances and all billing is done through Headway, an online billing platform. Check your benefits here, https://headway.co/providers/cynthia-sierra?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=51109 Out of network For out of network benefits, I've partnered with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions. It's risk-free: They guarantee claims are successfully submitted, or a full refund of their fees. See if you qualify: https://mentaya.co/checkbenefits/QSK1cBpawL3dLrTPG8wn Mentaya charges a 5% fee per claim, which includes handling any paperwork required, dealing with denials, and calling insurance companies.