- CBT techniques
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness practices
About Alison
Alison "Cindy" Lapidus is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and concerns related to parenting and caregiving.
Clients often come for help with relationship communication, commitment issues, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, midlife transitions, career changes, and the emotional effects of illness such as cancer. Social anxiety and phobia are among the specific concerns she addresses in sessions.
Her style centers on listening and helping people find practical steps that fit their lives. She uses a mix of client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to notice patterns and try small behavior changes. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are added when people want help with decision-making or managing difficult feelings.
For relationship-focused concerns she draws on the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce repeated conflicts. Sessions focus on clear skills practice, role-play, and homework that people can use between meetings. She also works on practical coping strategies for sleep, stress, and overwhelming days.
People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation and a plan that connects to daily life. To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first meeting to see how the approach fits their needs.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's priorities first and focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to you. Online work using this approach often means starting sessions by checking immediate needs, then building goals together that feel doable between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down anxious thoughts and habits into steps that can be practiced. In an online format CBT can include reviewing thought records, trying behavioral experiments between meetings, and using short skill drills during a session to address social anxiety or phobic avoidance.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose which methods to use based on the client's goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into sessions for immediate feedback.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, grief, sleep difficulties, addiction-related issues, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centered listening with practical methods such as CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people try changes that fit their daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with adults on relationship dynamics, life transitions, career stress, and identity concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.