- Money and financial issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Goal focused
About Cyndi
Cyndi Cynthia Oberdan is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of clinical experience. She guides people through difficult transitions and day-to-day struggles with a calm, practical approach. She often helps with concerns around money and financial issues alongside stress, anxiety, and life changes.
Before becoming an LCSW she earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy from the University of Florida and a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University. Over the years she has worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics, child welfare, and community programs serving people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Her background includes crisis intervention, case management, and support for people coping with trauma, grief, and adjustment after medical events. She has run programs that focused on life skills, social connection, and goal achievement for teens and adults. That hands-on experience informs how she structures sessions today.
Cyndi uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. She draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, and elements of the Gottman Method when relationships are a focus. Sessions are concrete and goal-focused, with space for emotion and reflection.
People who work with her can expect clear, down-to-earth conversations. She helps clients set small, usable steps toward change and practices that can be tried between meetings. To begin, follow the site Start Therapy steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room and focuses on understanding their goals and values. It helps when someone needs a calm, listening space to sort out what matters most and decide on next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness. These tools are useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when communication keeps causing problems.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and together they will choose approaches and strategies that feel most useful. This is a collaborative process and can change over time.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats also let people use audio only if camera use is difficult, or choose a quieter option that suits their schedule.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Cyndi helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with relationship problems, parenting strain, addictions, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered. She mixes talk, problem solving, and skills practice to help clients try new behaviors between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of clinical experience and has worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics, child welfare, and community programs supporting people with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Florida and Maine LCSW credentials and is based in Florida.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.