- Family stress
- Blended family issues
- CBT and DBT tools
About Cyndi
Cynthia Oberdan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as family stress, depression, anxiety, parenting and life changes, and also lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
She began her career supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. That work included running a family respite program and managing community habilitation services for teens and adults. Those roles focused on daily living skills, social connection, and practical coping strategies.
Cynthia has also worked in child welfare as a Child Protective Investigator, responding to reports of abuse and neglect and focusing on safety and immediate needs. In medical settings she provided crisis intervention and case management in hospitals, emergency departments, and outpatient clinics, helping people cope with trauma, grief, and sudden change.
Her approach draws on several methods so she can match techniques to what a person needs. She uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools. She also employs mindfulness practices and relationship-focused techniques informed by the Gottman Method when relevant.
Sessions tend to be practical and problem-focused. Cynthia helps people identify clear goals, practice new ways of communicating, and try small behavioral changes between visits. People often work on stress reduction, improving sleep habits, rebuilding trust after separation, or managing ADHD symptoms.
She holds an LCSW and practices in Florida. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspectives. It means sessions center on what the individual wants to address and on listening closely to their experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies practical skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when strong reactions or relationship conflicts come up.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Cynthia will review your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest a plan. That plan can mix methods and evolve as progress is made, with clear steps and homework when helpful.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because formats are not listed on this profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example a brief check-in that fits a work break, or a video visit when travel would otherwise be required. Some approaches work well with exercises and worksheets sent between sessions, while others benefit from longer conversations; Cynthia can recommend how to structure sessions to match your situation.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she address?
She works with adults on family problems including blended family issues, divorce and separation, and family of origin conflicts.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She practices in a client-centered way, combining practical CBT and DBT techniques with mindfulness and relationship-focused tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience including work in community habilitation, child welfare, and medical social work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and provides services based in Florida.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified on this profile.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.