- Person-centered
- Skill focused
- Relationship help
About Alison
Alison "Cindy" Lapidus is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, career pressures, and money and financial issues. She works with clients who are facing grief, trauma, addiction, or life transitions and offers straightforward support and practical steps to move forward.
Cindy uses a warm, person-centered style that lets clients set the pace. Sessions focus on clear goals and real-world skills. She combines talking through patterns with tools to change behaviors and manage emotions.
Her work pulls from several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going and to try new responses. Mindfulness practices help people notice difficult feelings without getting swept up by them. Motivational Interviewing supports commitment to change when ambivalence is present.
She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship concerns, helping people improve communication and repair intimacy where possible. The overall aim is practical progress rather than labels or long lists of techniques.
Cindy has 14 years of experience and holds the LMFT credential, licensed in California. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore what matters to them and build strategies that fit everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps people clarify their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It includes practical homework and short experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which often adapts well to remote sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That choice is based on needs, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions, not a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a lunch break, reduce travel time, or allow simpler check-ins when life is busy. Online sessions can also make it easier to follow CBT exercises between meetings or to practice communication skills discussed in Gottman-informed work without rearranging a whole day.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, career strain, addictions, and money and financial issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centered, combining empathetic listening with practical tools drawn from approaches like CBT and mindfulness.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals through life transitions, workplace stress, and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and lists California as her practice location.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.