Cindy Lea
Cindy is warm, funny, and passionate about helping others create lives that are joyful and fulfilling. She is known for her irreverent humor, clear and accessible style and her boundless enthusiasm. Living with undiagnosed ADD herself, Cindy engineered her road to success by focusing on her strengths; curiosity, compassion, and an inherent gift for solving problems. Cindy loves being a Psychotherapist, Coach and Speaker and has extensive training in ADD/ADHD solutions, strategies, and coaching.
Cindy is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, Emphasis, Marriage and Family Therapy - Pepperdine University - National Honor Society
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, Emphasis in Environmental Engineering - University of Minnesota
Conferences Where I Presented About ADHD
CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactiviy Disorder
LDA - Learning Disabilities Association Regional ADHD Conferences
AAMFT - American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
MAMFT- Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
MACMH - Minnesota Association for Childrens Mental Health
MCGT - Minnesota Gifted and Talented
MEA - Minnesota Education Association
NASW - National Association of Social Workers - MN Chapter
MnAEYC- Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children
Various local schools, districts and support groups
Additional Training
ADHD Coaching
EFT - Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Linehan)
ART Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Emotional Intelligence
Presenting Psychologically-Oriented Workshops (O’Hanlon)
Narrative Therapy
Standup Comedy and Improvisation
Professional Activities and Memberships
CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Local Chapter Leader
ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association
AAMFT - American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
MAMFT- Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Past Board Member - LDA – Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota
Erin Serrano
Erin Serrano LICSW/LCSW provides telehealth for Minnesota and Illinois. She much younger and calmer than Cindy and has the inattentive type of ADHD. She compassionate, patient and good at identifying client strengths which they find inspiring. She is knowledgeable about all the social media resources like podcasts, instagram and TikTok which her younger clients really appreciate. Erin has been a social worker for 17 years and is bilingual in Spanish. She is passionate about being a neurodiversity affirming therapist and being an advocate. Erin has a lot of experience in supporting clients with disabilities and chronic health conditions and navigating the healthcare system.
Education
Masters of Social Work - University of Minnesota - Premier school for all psychology
Undergradute degrees in social work and Spanish
Additional Training
Certified ADHD Professional - Profession Education Systems Institute
Conferences Where I Presented About ADHD
CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactiviy Disorder LDA - Learning Disabilities MAMFT- Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Cook County Health
MACMH Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health
