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Cyndi Pulsinelli

Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
California
Eating disorders-Relationships-College & graduate student mental health-Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)- Depression- Anxiety -
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Professional statement

Cyndi Pulsinelli is a licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego, California. She primarily works with individuals and families. She specializes in treating eating disorders, grief and loss, mood disorders, and trauma.

Her clients often come to her for support when they are feeling stuck or lost; some may feel like life isn’t working for them anymore. When she initially meets with a client she is assessing their core values, strengths, and their ideal way of living. Through exploring what needs to change in a client’s life to live according to their preferred way of living, she helps clients identify effective coping tools, whether they be emotional regulation skills, interpersonal dynamics, or effective communication tools.

As a client begins to live in line with their core values, utilizing their strengths and effective coping strategies, their sense of self begins to flourish. Together, this process brings them closer to a life where they begin to thrive mentally, emotionally and relationally.

Cyndi practices using evidence-based treatment modalities including EMDR, ERP, DBT and CBT, while cultivating hope through a strengths-based approach.


Message to clients

Courage means to feel fear and do it anyway. Stepping into therapy and facing what isn’t working in our lives takes courage. The beauty of therapy is that it’s safe place to be heard, feel seen, and gain effective insight in order to make lasting changes. It’s an honor for me to be your guide and witness on your journey! I look forward to hearing from you.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Treatment Center, Clinical Advisor
Private Practice, Therapist
San Diego Police Department, Crisis Interventionist
San Diego Hospice and Palliative Care Grief Education Care Center, Bereavement Counselor

Azusa Pacific University , MA, Clinical Psychology Emphasis Marriage and Family Therapy, 2013

Licensure

California: 96867

Languages

English

Specialties

Eating disorders - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating

Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

I do offer telehealth therapy via Zoom.

Insurance

Cyndi Pulsinelli is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$225 (50min)
  • Initial session:$225 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

This provider has no upcoming call times available.