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Dr. Kathryn Cornella

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

Designing Your High-Performance Life: From Brain to Body, Spirit to Success

I am a visionary leader in Integrative and Functional medicine, dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve exceptional well-being and peak performance. My expertise spans over four decades, encompassing:

* Executive Health: I leverage my PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology to provide personalized stress assessments and consultations for busy executives, optimizing their mental clarity and leadership effectiveness.

*Health Psychology & Lifestyle Medicine: With a Master’s in Public Health (Health Psychology & Disease Prevention), I integrate behavioral change strategies with personalized lifestyle medicine interventions to foster lasting health improvements.

*Functional Medicine Mastery: As a certified IFMCP practitioner, I delve beyond symptoms, uncovering the root causes of health concerns.
I focus on brain mitochondrial energy optimization utilizing cutting-edge functional medicine to enhance cognitive function and mental resilience.

*Metabolic Health Vibrancy: Certified as a Metabolic Health Specialist (MHP, NNP), I champion a unique approach to sustained metabolic health. I utilize ketone/therapeutic low carbohydrate nutrition and muscle-centric medicine to help you create a vibrant life fueled by optimal metabolism

*Addiction Prevention: I hold certifications in Holistic Medicine Addiction (HMA) training and Sugar Addiction Diagnosis. I am committed to the Prevention of Addiction. I have additional
Advanced training in Relapse Prevention Therapy (CENAPS).
This expertise allows me to address the underlying causes of addiction and create personalized plans for sustainable recovery.

*Mind-Body-Spirit Integration: I honor your unique mind, body, and spirit giftedness into my holistic healing approach, promoting overall harmony and fulfillment.

My professional Integrative Functional Medicine Lifestyle comprehensive healing approach focuses on:

(1) Identifying and addressing the root causes of your stress, fatigue, and suboptimal health

(2) Developing a personalized plan to help you to enhance your cognitive performance, metabolic health, and exercise capacity

(3) Creating sustainable lifestyle changes for your long-term success

(4) Empowering you to cultivate a life of exceptional well-being and helping you to take responsibility to achieve your full potential!

Areas of Expertise:
***Executive Stress Management and Performance Optimization
***Brain Health and Cognitive Enhancement
***Metabolic Health Optimization and Disease Prevention
***Sports Nutrition and Exercise Performance
***Addiction Prevention and Recovery
***Mind-Body-Spirit Integration for Holistic Well-being

I am passionate about guiding YOU on your journey to high-quality preventive medicine lifestyle living: fueled with optimal brain function, a vibrant metabolism, and a deeply connected spirit.

I am a licensed Health Psychologist in Arizona since 1991. I have experience in helping clients with motivation, self esteem, self-confidence, career difficulties, stress and anxiety and coping with life changes.

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Dr. Kathryn Cornella PhD, MPH, IFMCP, PRCFMP, HMA, MHP, NNP

Years Experience: 10
Location: Arizona, United States
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: Yes
NPI Number: 1639912322
Credentials: AZ Psychologist PSY-002061
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: Psychologist (Arizona) #PSY-002061 exp 2027-03-31
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Addictions, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating, Sleeping, Parenting, Anger, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Female therapist, Christian, Older, Conservative therapist
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: No
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Dr. Kathryn Cornella

High-performance care for mind and body
  • Functional medicine-informed care
  • Executive stress management
  • Holistic addiction prevention

Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Dr. Kathryn Cornella helps people design high-performance lives that connect brain, body and spirit to real-world success. She blends an integrative, functional medicine perspective with practical behavioral strategies to support improved energy, cognition, metabolism and overall well-being.

Her clinical approach draws on a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology to shape executive health assessments and performance-focused consultations, and a Master of Public Health with emphasis in health psychology and disease prevention to guide lasting behavioral change. She is certified in functional medicine practice and applies root-cause investigation and mitochondrial-focused brain health strategies to strengthen cognitive performance and mental resilience.

Dr. Cornella also brings training in metabolic health and nutrition, including therapeutic low-carbohydrate and ketone-focused approaches alongside exercise-centered recommendations to optimize metabolic function and physical capacity. Her background includes specialized training in addiction prevention and relapse-prevention methods, allowing her to address underlying contributors to addictive patterns and to build personalized plans for sustained recovery.

Her method is practical and personalized: she identifies and targets the root causes of stress, fatigue and suboptimal health, designs individualized plans to enhance cognition, metabolic health and exercise capacity, and supports clients in making sustainable lifestyle changes for long-term success. She emphasizes empowering people to take responsibility for their health and reach their full potential.

Dr. Cornella works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and eating or sleep disorders, parenting and anger management, depression, compassion fatigue and ADHD. She is a licensed psychologist in Arizona (license PSY-002061) and has 10 years of clinical experience providing therapy and coaching in these areas. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and tailors conversations and treatment plans to individual needs.

Location: Arizona, United States
Years Experience: 10
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: No
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: Yes
Accepting International Clients: Yes

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: AZ Psychologist PSY-002061
  • NPI Number: 1639912322
  • License: Psychologist (Arizona) #PSY-002061 exp 2027-03-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether therapy delivered online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems or navigating life transitions, research and clinical experience show that online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person care.

One major benefit is flexibility – clients can choose the format that fits their life best, whether that is video sessions, phone appointments, live chat or in-app messaging. That range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.

All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients may request a different therapist at any time if they prefer a different fit. Online therapy offers a practical way to access professional support while adapting to the rhythms of everyday life.

How much experience does Dr. Kathryn Cornella have?

Dr. Kathryn Cornella has 10 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is Dr. Kathryn Cornella a licensed therapist?

Yes, Dr. Kathryn Cornella is a licensed therapist in Arizona (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 Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Dr. Kathryn Cornella work with international clients?

Dr. Kathryn Cornella does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Kathryn Cornella cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that may be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and plan details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward: click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire that helps match you with Dr. Kathryn Cornella. Depending on her availability you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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