Cindy Nguman, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Cindy!

I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, stress, depression, dating, life transitions, identity issues, and relationship challenges. Using a Person-Centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused strategies, I help clients make progress and start feeling better.

My focus

I specialize in serving young adults and adults dealing with dating, relationship issues, life transitions, and social pressures. These challenges often show up as anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem or identity issues. I help you navigate these periods and build skills to feel better about yourself.

My approach

I bring warmth and genuineness to every session. My approach varies based on your needs, but I most frequently use strength-based and person-centered methods. This helps us build a shared understanding of your reality and work together to chart a path forward that feels right for you.

My communication style

My style is friendly, honest, personable, kind, and warm. I want you to feel comfortable talking about anything, and I listen without judgment. I also like to banter and use humor in therapy. Having a little fun while building our therapeutic relationship is incredibly important to me.

My journey to mental healthcare

My family immigrated to the United States as refugees when I was four months old. I saw firsthand the obstacles my parents faced and met our family's first social worker at age five. That was my first exposure to a career where I could help others, especially those from low-income backgrounds like myself.

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'll ask questions to better understand why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about 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