Cindee Oswald , LCSW

Cindee Oswald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 11 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She has worked with children, adolescents, parents, military veterans and their families from diverse backgrounds, including clients who have lived in multiple countries, and has developed expertise addressing anxiety, trauma, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, substance use, parenting difficulties, challenges related to military connections, foster care and adoption issues, and hoarding.

Known for a nurturing, nonjudgmental manner, she centers the therapeutic relationship on respect and acceptance while offering honest feedback. Her practice is person-centered - she collaborates with clients to set meaningful goals and moves at the client's pace of emotional safety. She encourages clients to reconsider self-imposed limits and supports them as they work toward a clearer sense of self and a calmer daily life.

Clinically she draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR and mindfulness-based techniques to match interventions to each person’s needs. Most of her availability is in the evenings and on weekends, and she checks messages at least twice daily with an aim to respond within 24 hours. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Support

Cindee Oswald draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices, to tailor work for each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is often useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and supports the client's own capacity for growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cindee reviews a client's goals, history and preferences and adapts techniques over time, working together to find what feels most helpful and safe. This collaborative stance supports steady progress while respecting each person's pace.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote support. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions remove the need for video, and live chat or text-based messaging provide concise, accessible ways to check in between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into evenings or weekends and to maintain consistent care when in-person visits are difficult.