Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to explore what growth opportunities might be in your future. You might be looking for a change, struggling with an important aspect of your life or just wanting a person to validate and share your story with. Finding the right person to ride along on this journey with you is very important. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you.
I have been a social worker for more than 10 years. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Arizona. I have experience working with children, adolescents, parents, military veterans and their families from all different backgrounds, all over the world, who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Most of my experience has been working with people who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, substance abuse, the challenges of parenting, the challenges of being connected to or in the military, foster care and adoption issues. I have been told from clients that I am nurturing, nonjudgmental and accepting of them. I can be expected to stand with you through what ever struggles you are facing and assist with deeping the connection you have with yourself in order to create the peace and life you want.
I will always provide a positive framework but honestly provide you feedback. I am a person-centric therapist that will let you set the goals you want to work towards. We will be working at your speed of emotional safety. I will try to push you to rethink some of the limits you place on yourself so you can step into who you want to be. You are the one that will be doing the hard work. I will just be navigating you with a nurturing heart through the process. Think of it as if you are the person in the driver seat and I am the person in the passenger seat with the maps ready to provide navigation.
Most of my availability is in the evenings and weekends, but I do check my messages at least twice a day. I will do my best to respond to you within 24 hours.
It takes courage to ask for help and discover a more peaceful and happier life. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I would be honored to work with you.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Hoarding
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 79762
AZ LCSW LCSW-18057
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cindee Oswald. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Cindy is a phenomenal counselor
Written on Dec 28, 2020 after therapy with Cindee for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
This was my first time trying any sort of therapy and Cindee has helped me go through some difficult times. She is personable and knowledgeable in ways to cope with daily stressors.
Written on Sep 21, 2020 after therapy with Cindee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Cindee is a gifted therapist, having a depth of knowledge and ease in building a container that was integral for me to heal deeply. She was empathetic, providing cues to guide me on my healing path. I completed multiple EMDR sessions via video which were very helpful in releasing some past traumas as well as multiple talk therapy sessions via video. Very thankful to have been paired with Cindee!
Written on Sep 11, 2020 after therapy with Cindee for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Cindee has a wide range of knowledge and always leads me to a new way of thinking on what is challenging me.
Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Cindee for 2 months
Cindee is insightful, non-judgmental, positive, friendly and VERY helpful. I'm grateful to have been introduced to her.
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Cindee for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem