"Cyndi" Cynthia Oberdan

Cynthia Oberdan, known as Cyndi, brings a practical, steady presence to therapy. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience. She meets people where they are and helps them find clearer steps forward when life feels tangled.

Before clinical work she studied recreational therapy and later earned a Master of Social Work. Her background includes supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, running respite and community habilitation programs, and helping people build daily living and social skills. She also worked in child welfare and medical social work, offering crisis support, case management, and counseling.

Cyndi uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centered methods to listen closely and build goals together. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns that keep people stuck and dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation skills.

People come to her for many concerns, including coping with life changes, relationship strain, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD challenges, and sleep problems. She also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, grief, and career uncertainty. Her work includes attention to attachment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She helps clients set small, doable goals, practices skill-building in sessions, and checks in on progress. For someone looking for practical support through a rough patch, she offers clear guidance and steady follow-through.

How her approaches translate to online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going and then try new, small actions to change results. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related issues.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building goals together. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady, understanding space to sort through life changes, relationship concerns, or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss your needs and goals and tailor methods that fit your situation. That might mean practicing CBT skills for sleep or worry, or using client-centered conversations to rebuild direction after a big life change.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are set by the therapist and may change. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days - they can avoid travel time, make it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the session length and scheduling rhythm to find what fits your routine.