Therapist profile
Dr. Kathryn Cornella, AZ Psychologist PSY-002061
Arizona
AZ Psychologist - Anger and Life Transitions
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- CredentialsAZ Psychologist PSY-002061
- LicensePsychologist, Arizona / PSY-002061
- NPI1639912322
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- ACT and CBT
- Workplace consulting
- Addiction relapse prevention
About Kathryn
Dr. Kathryn Cornella is an Arizona psychologist (AZ Psychologist PSY-002061) with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults managing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life transitions. She also supports people facing career challenges, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and issues around self-esteem and purpose.
Her background includes a PhD in organizational psychology with experience assessing workplace dynamics and advising on executive and management concerns. She offers career-focused consultations that cover goal setting, accountability, and tracking progress. Those conversations aim to clarify priorities and move toward concrete changes at work and in daily routines.
Dr. Cornella integrates several therapeutic approaches in practice. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and try new behaviors. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered techniques inform how she builds the therapeutic relationship and talks through patterns in relationships and intimacy.
She also describes work with addiction recovery that emphasizes relapse prevention and addressing biological and behavioral contributors to substance use. Sleep, circadian rhythm, movement, and nutrition are discussed as part of broader wellbeing efforts when relevant to a client's goals.
Her practice acknowledges personal faith as one part of many clients' lives and aims to respect individual values while focusing on practical steps. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients, with session logistics confirmed during intake.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and commit to actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in reaction. It is useful for stress, anger, and life changes where someone wants clearer direction in difficult moments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying out new behaviors; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and reactivity by giving concrete skills to use between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and day-to-day life, adjusting strategies as progress is made. That collaborative planning is meant to make practice outside sessions feel doable and relevant.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they reduce travel time, make it easier to fit appointments around work or caregiving, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it straightforward to practice skills in real-world contexts and to review homework between meetings, which supports steady behavioral change.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with adults who experience snap reactions, simmering resentment, frustration at work, and difficulty managing other people's anger. Anger is listed among many concerns she supports.
What is her therapeutic style for handling temper and reactivity?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques with client-centered and attachment-informed conversation. The focus is on noticing patterns, practicing different responses, and setting practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience as a psychologist working with a range of concerns including stress, addictions, grief, and workplace issues.
Is she a licensed psychologist and where is she located?
She is an Arizona psychologist, credential AZ Psychologist PSY-002061, and her practice is based in Arizona.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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