Dr. Kathryn Cornella, AZ Psychologist PSY-002061
Whole-person therapy for meaningful change
- Stress and balance support
- Career clarity and goals
- Addiction and relapse prevention
About Dr. Kathryn Cornella
Dr. Kathryn Cornella is an Arizona psychologist (AZ Psychologist PSY-002061) with 10 years of counseling experience supporting people as they navigate complex seasons of life. Her work focuses on helping clients reduce stress, strengthen self-esteem, clarify a sense of purpose, and move through life transitions with greater steadiness and direction.
With training as an Organizational Psychologist at the doctoral level, Dr. Cornella also brings a strong understanding of workplace and leadership dynamics. She offers client-directed career planning support that emphasizes practical goal setting, ongoing accountability, and recognizing progress as it happens.
Dr. Cornella integrates a health-focused perspective and draws on her Integrative Functional Medicine certification (IFMCP) to share evidence-based education and skills aimed at supporting overall well-being. She highlights the role of everyday habits such as movement, nutrition, and sleep and circadian rhythms as part of sustainable change.
Her approach to addiction support includes relapse prevention strategies and a focus on reducing addictive substances and processes that can influence mood, self-control, thinking, and behavior. She helps clients build awareness, deepen understanding, and work toward forgiveness in order to move forward with choices that align with their values and strengths.
As a Catholic Christian, Dr. Cornella provides guidance that honors individual faiths and personal values that support intellectual, psychological, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness.
With training as an Organizational Psychologist at the doctoral level, Dr. Cornella also brings a strong understanding of workplace and leadership dynamics. She offers client-directed career planning support that emphasizes practical goal setting, ongoing accountability, and recognizing progress as it happens.
Dr. Cornella integrates a health-focused perspective and draws on her Integrative Functional Medicine certification (IFMCP) to share evidence-based education and skills aimed at supporting overall well-being. She highlights the role of everyday habits such as movement, nutrition, and sleep and circadian rhythms as part of sustainable change.
Her approach to addiction support includes relapse prevention strategies and a focus on reducing addictive substances and processes that can influence mood, self-control, thinking, and behavior. She helps clients build awareness, deepen understanding, and work toward forgiveness in order to move forward with choices that align with their values and strengths.
As a Catholic Christian, Dr. Cornella provides guidance that honors individual faiths and personal values that support intellectual, psychological, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Body imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Kathryn Cornella have?
Dr. Kathryn Cornella has 10 years of experience.
Is Dr. Kathryn Cornella a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Kathryn Cornella is licensed as an Arizona psychologist (AZ Psychologist PSY-002061).
In which languages does Dr. Kathryn Cornella provide therapy?
Dr. Kathryn Cornella provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Kathryn Cornella located?
Dr. Kathryn Cornella is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Dr. Kathryn Cornella as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Kathryn Cornella through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Dr. Kathryn Cornella work with international clients?
Yes. Dr. Kathryn Cornella works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Kathryn Cornella cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-based therapy, designed for online connection
Dr. Kathryn Cornella draws from well-established approaches that translate effectively to online care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to shift reactions and daily habits, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while reconnecting with personal values. It supports people who want to reduce struggle with what they cannot control and take meaningful steps toward the life they want, even during demanding seasons at work or at home.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes coping tools for emotional intensity, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness. It can be helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or when communication and boundaries are difficult to maintain.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Cornella works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, then adjusts the plan over time as needs change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This format can make it easier to stay consistent with support, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access care from home or while traveling.
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