Cindee Oswald, LCSW - Therapist in California

About Cindee

Cindee Oswald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eleven years of experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns along with a range of emotional and behavioral issues. She aims to be a steady, practical presence while families work toward clearer routines and healthier responses.

She uses straightforward, person-centered care that lets people set the goals they want to pursue. She listens without judgment and gives honest feedback. Sessions move at a pace that feels safe while still encouraging change and new perspectives.

Background and approach

Cindee draws from several therapy methods to match what each person or family needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also brings mindfulness practices to help people manage stress and stay present.

For trauma-related concerns she can use eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to address painful memories. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach she uses to help people clarify values and take small, meaningful steps toward them.

She commonly works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, and coping with life changes. Hoarding is listed as an additional focus area. Cindee is licensed in California as an LCSW and conducts sessions in English.

If a parent is looking for someone who combines warmth with clear guidance, her style aims to offer both support and practical tools. The emphasis is on steady progress and on helping families find routines and communication that work for them.

Practical therapy approaches for online family care

Cindee uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and many stress-related problems.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, workable steps toward them even when feelings are uncomfortable. ACT can be especially helpful for parents and families who want to act in line with what matters most despite stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person or family about goals and preferences, and then suggest methods that match those needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend from home, coordinate around school or work, and check in between appointments when needed. The variety of formats aims to make therapy practical and accessible while keeping the focus on steady, usable progress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career changes, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and hoarding.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is person-centered and practical. She listens without judgment, offers honest feedback, and works at a pace that feels emotionally safe while encouraging change.

How long has she been practicing?

She has eleven years of experience as a social worker and clinician.

What credentials and region does she hold?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California LCSW 79762, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Sessions use a cancellable subscription.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Hoarding
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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