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Cindee Oswald

Compassionate guidance for meaningful change

LCSW California

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Cindee

Cindee Oswald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of professional experience helping people navigate major life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness approaches, to support clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and a range of other concerns. Her background also includes work with grief, relationship and family issues, parenting difficulties, sleep and eating struggles, bipolar disorder, and hoarding-related challenges.

Her style centers on a client-centered, compassionate stance that balances warmth with honest feedback. She encourages clients to identify their own goals and moves at a pace that preserves emotional safety, while gently challenging limiting beliefs that get in the way of growth.

Cindee emphasizes collaboration - she frames clients as the driver of their change and offers guidance, tools, and practical strategies to help them toward greater self-connection and life satisfaction. Based in California, she provides flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends when possible.

Prospective clients who are ready to explore change can begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Work



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more adaptive patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, which is useful for coping with life changes and chronic struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, creating a respectful space where clients set goals and pace the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be determined collaboratively. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, explore different techniques, and adjust strategies over time so care matches personal goals and comfort levels.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing options that fit different schedules and communication preferences. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from home or during busy weeks, and they allow for flexibility in how progress is made across sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cindee commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, and related issues such as grief, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative, offering nurturing support alongside direct feedback and practical tools tailored to each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 11 years of social work experience to her practice and draws on that background when assisting clients through varied life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential CA LCSW 79762 and practices in California.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Hoarding

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English