Dr. Kathryn Cornella

Compassionate CBT-focused psychologist with integrative care

AZ Psychologist PSY-002061 Arizona

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kathryn

Dr. Kathryn Cornella blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a practical, integrative approach developed over ten years in clinical practice.

Background and approach

As an Arizona-licensed psychologist (AZ Psychologist PSY-002061) she helps people address stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, and major life transitions while drawing on behavioral strategies and values-based work to shape sustainable habits. Her background in organizational psychology supports clients who want focused career planning, goal setting, and accountability.

She also integrates acceptance-oriented methods and attachment-informed perspectives to address trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, addiction concerns, and mood conditions such as depression and compassion fatigue. Nutritional and lifestyle factors, including sleep and exercise, are woven into her recommendations when relevant, reflecting her training in integrative functional medicine and relapse prevention strategies.

Dr. Cornella respects clients' personal beliefs and aims to support overall wellness by combining evidence-informed techniques with individualized care.

Those interested in working together can expect structured therapeutic work aimed at practical change alongside attention to deeper emotional and relational patterns.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Practical Tools

Dr. Cornella commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy also informs her work, helping people clarify personal values and take committed actions even when difficult feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and to support healthier ways of connecting with others.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She discusses goals, preferences, and life context with each person and adapts methods over time so the therapy fits evolving needs rather than assuming a single path from the start.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and circumstances. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person visits are not practical, while supporting active homework, ongoing coaching, and timely check-ins between live sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Dr. Kathryn Cornella works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career and workplace concerns, life changes, addiction and relapse prevention, trauma and grief, intimacy-related difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, anger, depression, ADHD, and related focus areas.

What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience in psychological practice, including specialized work in organizational psychology and relapse prevention methods.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed psychologist in Arizona, listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-002061, and maintains her practice in that state.

Can people who live outside the United States work with her?

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for individuals located in other countries when arrangements allow.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepression Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English