Cienna Palos (She/Her)

MA, LMFT, LPCC
Accepting Clients

I'm Cienna! I enjoy working with deep-feelers and deep-thinkers. I aim to help people become empowered in who they are and what they feel.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Newport Beach, CA

About My Clients

I work best with young adults who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or perfectionism, and want to feel more grounded and connected. I specialize in helping highly sensitive individuals build self-trust, regulate their emotions, and navigate life transitions with more clarity and confidence.

My Background and Approach

I'm a licensed therapist with five years of experience working with highly sensitive, anxious, and depressed clients. I help those who feel deeply, have been wounded in past relationships, or who need a restart in how they relate to themselves and others. The foundation of my approach is a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, heard, and understood - without judgment. While my work is client-centered, I integrate CBT, ACT, and Somatic Experiencing. If clients are interested, I also incorporate education about mindfulness, and can join clients in practicing these skills together. I support clients in finding their purpose, which may include exploring spirituality or a higher power. Clients are the experts in their own lives, and I bring my experience to help guide and support them. Together, we collaborate to build a path that feels authentic and fulfilling, to create meaningful change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I became a therapist because I experienced a lot of anxiety growing up, but at the time, mental health wasn’t something people talked about. My stomach would hurt, my worries felt irrational, and while my loved ones meant well, they didn’t know how to help. As I got older, my anxiety showed up in different ways—irritability, headaches, and a deep disconnection from my emotions. I even went years without crying, believing it was just part of who I was, when in reality, I had lost touch with myself. My journey of learning about mental health and healing my own wounds has been life-changing. Now, I’m passionate about helping others feel understood and validated, using creativity, curiosity, and compassion to support them in discovering what works for them and their lives.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare (Optum)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $185 - 185/session

Info

Email Cienna
1151 Dove Street
Suite 202
Newport Beach, CA 92660
4105 East Broadway
#202
Long Beach, CA 90803

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