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"Cyndi" Cynthia Oberdan

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Cyndi

Cyndi Cynthia Oberdan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with nine years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She draws on a broad clinical background that includes work with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, roles in child welfare and medical social work, and programs supporting family coping and life-skill development. Her training and varied roles inform a practical, strengths-focused approach to care.

She blends client-centered methods with evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness practices to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Cyndi emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify concrete goals and building coping strategies for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, addiction, trauma, sleep difficulties, and career or life transitions. Sessions aim to balance empathy and structure, offering both supportive listening and actionable skills.

Cyndi works with adults on issues including parenting and family-of-origin dynamics, caregiver stress, attachment concerns, and life-purpose questions. She offers English-language services from Florida and provides online options to fit different schedules and preferences.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Many clients benefit from brief, structured approaches in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore goals and make decisions at their own pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try different tools, and tailor methods based on what feels most helpful. This may involve integrating elements from different approaches so treatment fits the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or when in-person visits are difficult. These options support ongoing skill practice between sessions and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care across differing schedules and circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cyndi commonly address?
She works with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, family and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, sleeping difficulties, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, combining empathy with structured, skills-based methods such as CBT and DBT to help clients build practical strategies and reach personal goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience across community habilitation programs, child welfare, hospital and outpatient medical social work, and family support services.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds LCSW licensure with credentials listed as FL LCSW SW16916 and ME LCSW LC21524, and she practices from Florida.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Services are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Florida, Maine

Languages

English