Cindy Nguman, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Cindy!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are working through anxiety, stress, depression, dating, life transitions, identity issues, and relationship issues.

My focus

My style and approach are a good fit for young adults and adults where I specialize in serving those who may be dealing with the challenges of dating, relationship issues, life transitions, and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem and identity issues.

My approach

I believe that therapy is a two-way street. I am a very empathetic person and generally bring warmth and genuineness to the session. My past clients would probably say that I’m bubbly, personable, and friendly. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with.

My communication style

My communication style is friendly, honest, personable, kind, and warm. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment. I also really like to banter and use humor in therapy.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist started at a young age. My family immigrated to the United States from Vietnam as refugees in Thailand when I was only 4 months old.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is all about working together to define what you want to accomplish. This starts by building trust and getting comfortable with therapy. Over time, we'll set goals and track your progress in ways that feel meaningful to you.

Our first session

Our first session will be spent talking about how you've been feeling recently. I will ask questions to better understand some of why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about us building an initial connection and helping me get a sense of where we should go from there.

I identify as...

Female
Asian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Vietnamese

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Social Work from San Jose State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Cindy Nguman